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THE 


GUIDE  TO  FORTUNE; 


A COLLECTION  OF 


RECEIPTS  OF  GREAT  VALUE  FOR 
GENERAL  USE, 


GIVING  FULL,  PLAIN,  AND  PRACTICAL  DIRECTIONS  FOR  THE 
MANUFACTURING,  PUTTING  UP,  AND  SELLING,  OF  A 
GREAT  VARIETY  OF  USEFUL  AND  SALABLE 
ARTICLES  NEEDED  AND  USED  IN  EVERY 
STORE  OR  WORKSHOP,  IN  EVERY  HOUSE- 
HOLD, AND  ON  EVERY  FARM; 

THE  WHOLE  INTENDED  TO  FURNISH  INFORMATION 

FOR  THE  USE  OF  THOSE  WHO  DESIRE  TO  MAKE  MONEY  IN 
CONNECTION  WITH  THEIR  USUAL  BUSI- 
NESS, OR  TO  ADOPT  A NEW  ONE. 


PHILADELPHIA: 
PORTER  & COATES, 
1869. 


Entered  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1869,  by 
GEORGE  PETERSON, 

In  the  Clerk’s  Office  of  the  District  Court  of  the  United  States  in 
and  for  the  Eastern  District  of  Pennsylvania. 


CAXTON  PRESS  OF 
SHERMAN  ft  CO.,  PHILADELPHIA. 


PREFACE. 


The  name  of  this  little  volume  “ Guide  to  For- 
tune,” has  been  selected,  because  we  believe  it  to 
be  a sure  manual  for  the  use  of  all  who  desire  to 
make  money,  in  an  easy  and  legitimate  manner. 

The  chief  difficulty  with  those  who  have  strug- 
gled for  years  against  hard  fortune  has  been  the 
want  of  a method  to  point  out  the  way  of  improve- 
ment. And  there  are  many  persons,  especially 
those  with  large  families  depending  on  them  for 
support,  who  are  now  struggling  along  under  great 
difficulties  with  an  unremunerative  occupation  to 
whom  this  little  book  can  be  made  a great  bless- 
ing. 

It  only  needs  determination  and  perseverance 
in  pursuing  a good  business,  to  make  a fortune 
certain.  “ Faint  heart  never  won  fair  lady,”  nei- 
ther will  it  win  to  any  one  a competence. 

If  one  of  the  purchasers  of  this  book  will  take  a 
single  receipt,  manufacture  it  in  an  attractive  busi- 


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ness-like  manner,  use  the  utmost  energy  in  push- 
ing it  into  the  notice  of  the  public,  and  allow  no 
disappointment  to  depress,  or  failure  to  discourage, 
success  is  certain. 

There  are  many  w^ys  in  which  this  book  can  be 
used  to  advantage. 

Storekeepers  who  have  opportunities  to  do  so, 
and  desire  to  add  to  the  amount  of  their  business 
will  find  many  receipts  available,  without  taking 
time  from  their  regular  occupation.  They  can 
also  accomplish  a great  saving  by  making  articles 
to  sell,  which  would  otherwise  have  to  be  pur- 
chased at  a much  higher  price. 

Farmers  will  find  many  of  the  receipts  valuable 
in  saving  innumerable  petty  expenses  which  con- 
tinually occur  about  a farm  and  house. 

Mechanics  can  use  the  book  to  great  advantage 
in  regard  to  tools  and  implements,  and  in  making 
much  of  the  material  necessary  to  their  business. 
Housekeepers  can  make  articles  for  polishing  fur- 
niture, washing  clothes,  healing  burns  and  sores, 
and  for  many  other  useful  purposes  without  the 
expense  of  paying  two  or  three  prices  at  the  drug 
store  for  patented  preparations. 

But  above  all  it  will  be  found  a mine  of  wealth 
to  those  who  will  use  it  as  a means  of  business,  by 
manufacturing  and  selling  any  of  the  numerous 
excellent  preparations  with  which  it  abounds. 


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We  have  endeavored  to  place  in  the  hands  of 
the  purchasers  of  this  volume,  a collection  of  re- 
ceipts of  the  utmost  simplicity  and  economy ; and 
an  examination  will,  we  think,  prove  that  we  have 
succeeded.  Every  receipt  is  worded  so  that  it  can 
be  perfectly  understood,  and  easily  put  up  by  the 
most  inexperienced  person. 

Many  of  the  receipts  have  never  been  printed 
before,  and  all  are  the  result  of  years  of  experi- 
ence and  are  of  proved  value.  Single  receipts 
that  are  found  here  have  been  sold  at  prices  vary- 
ing from  one  dollar  (the  price  of  the  whole  collec- 
tion,) to  one  hundred  dollars. 

In  order  to  accomodate  those  who  wish  to  manu- 
facture for  family  use,  the  ingredients  are  gene- 
rally given  in  small  quantities.  This  will  also 
benefit  those  who  wish  to  experiment  before  wast- 
ing larger  quantities  of  material.  If  they  are 
satisfied  with  the  result,  the  quantities  can  be  in- 
creased to  an  unlimited  amount. 

To  those  who  look  in  these  pages  for  a business, 
we  will  repeat  what  will  be  found  often  urged 
throughout  the  book:  Put  up  all  goods  in  an 
attractive  style,  as  regards  shape,  size  and  label. 
There  are  many  noble  mansions  scattered  through 
our  country,  which  have  been  erected  for  the  luxu- 
rious home  of  persons  who  have  built  their  fortunes 
on  a receipt  as  simple  as  any  in  this  volume. 

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It  was  done  by  the  same  means  recommended 
in  the  book,  and  by  those  who  have  in  many  in- 
stances, failed  in  other  occupations  to  which  they 
had  been  educated  from  youth. 

Many  persons  commenced  late  in  life,  after  they 
had  tried  without  success  to  make  money  on  other 
things — on  some  single  receipt  and  suddenly  found 
themselves  on  the  road  to  fortune. 

Reader  you  can  accomplish  as  much,  if  you  de- 
sire it,  by  following  our  directions ; and  you  will 
find  the  book  is  really  a “ Guide  to  Fortune.* 


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Magic  Paper. — This  paper  enables  us  to  take 
beautiful  impressions  of  leaves,  flowers  and  patterns 
for  embroidery,  and  also  to  make  duplicate  copies 
of  letters,  or  other  writings.  It  is  made  by  mixing 
lard  or  sweet  oil  to  the  consistency  of  cream  with 
various  coloring  matter : 

For  Red. — Venetian  Red. 

Blue. — Prussian  Blue. 

“ Black. — Lamp  Black. 

“ Green. — Chrome  Green. 

The  color  should  be  mixed  with  the  grease  on  a 
plate,  or  flat  stone,  until  perfectly  smooth.  Select 
thin  but  strong  paper,  cut  it  to  the  size  of  a half 
letter  sheet  and  spread  the  mixture  well  upon  it 
with  a sponge,  then  removing  all  the  superfluous 
fat  until  it  appears  to  be  dry.  As  the  sheets  are 
prepared  lay  them  between  pieces  of  old  newspa- 
pers, cut  to  same  size,  alternately,  until  you  have 


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made  a sufficient  quantity.  Then  lay  a board  on 
the  pile,  with  a weight,  to  press  them,  on  top ; let 
them  remain  in  the  press  for  a few  hours,  until  the 
surplus  oil  is  absorbed,  when  they  are  ready  for  use. 

To  take  impressions  of  leaves,  place  the  leaf 
upon  the  magic  paper  and  rub  the  back  of  the  leaf 
with  a bone  folder,  or  with  the  finger,  then  take  off 
the  leaf  and  lay  it  on  a sheet  of  white  paper,  and  a 
gentle  rubbing  will  leave  a beautiful  impression, 
with  every  vein  finely  marked. 

Several  copies  of  a writing  can  be  made  at  once 
by  placing  the  magic  paper  alternately  with  letter 
paper,  with  a sheet  of  letter  paper  on  top  and  writ- 
ing with  a lead  pencil,  or  merely  a pointed  stick. 

Directions  for  putting  up: — Fold  one  of  each 
color  to  the  size  of  a letter  ready  for  mailing. 
Place  a sheet  of  manilla  paper  between  each  sheet, 
and  also  on  the  outside.  Put  them  in  a letter  en- 
velope with  a neat  label  printed  on  it  with  direc- 
tions to  use.  The  cost  is  trifling,  and  they  will  sell 
readily  at  25  cents  per  package. 

Firs  Eindlers. — One  quart  of  tar,  three  pounds 
of  rosin,  melt  them  in  an  old  kettle  over  the  fire  until 
the  rosin  is  thoroughly  dissolved  and  well  mixed  with 
the  tar.  Take  it  off  the  fire,  and  while  cooling  stir 
in  as  much  saw-dust  and  powdered  charcoal  as  can 
well  be  worked  in ; spread  out  while  hot  on  a board 
to  the  thickness  of  about  i an  inch ; when  cold,  cut 


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into  squares  of  one  inch.  These  kindlers  will  ea- 
sily ignite  from  a match  and  burn  with  a strong 
blaze  long  enough  to  ignite  any  wood  fit  to  burn. 

Put  up  in  packages  of  one  dozen,  with  labelled 
wrappers,  and  twelve  packages  into  a larger  one— 
to  make  a gross. 

Imperial  Ongusnt. — This  mixture  is  for  stimu- 
lating the  growth  of  hair  on  the  face. 

Mix  well  together  2 drachms  of  benzoin  comp., 
2 drachms  tincture  of  cantharides,  6 ounces  of 
castor  oil,  9 ounces  of  alcohol  and  1 drachm  of  oil 
of  bergamot. 

This  preparation  is  to  be  used  on  the  whiskers 
and  mustache  night  and  morning  after  increasing 
the  circulation  by  rubbing  the  skin  briskly  with  a 
coarse  towel. 

Put  up  in  4 oz.,  or  6 oz.,  bottles  with  directions. 
Pack  in  dozens  in  a wooden  box  with  bran  to  pre- 
vent breakage.  A 6 oz.  bottle  will  retail  for  $1.00. 

Cmiolina  for  the  Hair. — A preparation,  as  its 
name  indicates,  for  curling  the  hair.  Mix  together 
1 pound  olive  oil,  1 drachm  oil  origanum,  11 
drachm  Oil  of  Rosemary.  Bottle  and  label. 

Many  receipts  could  be  given  for  curling  the 
hair,  but  we  consider  this  one  of  the  best  and  as 
the  ingredients  are  all  cheap  will  yield  a large 
profit. 


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Chilblain  Ointment. — Chilblains  arise  from  a 
severe  cold  to  the  part,  causing  inflammation,  often 
ulcerating  making  deep,  and  very  troublesome, 
long  continued  sores. 

2 quarts  of  lard,  1 pint  of  turpentine,  I pound  of 
camphor.  Powder  the  camphor  and  mix  well  to- 
gether. This  will  stop  the  itching  and  the  appli- 
cation causes  no  pain. 

Put  it  up  in  tin  boxes  labelled,  paste  the  label 
entirely  round  the  box  to  prevent  the  evaporation 
of  the  camphor. 

Green  Writing  Ink. — 1 ounce  chrystal  of  ver- 
digris, dissolved  in  1 pint  of  vinegar,  add  to  it  5 
drachms  gum  arabic  and  2 drachms  white  sugar, 
dissolved  in  half  pint  of  water.  Let  it  stand  two 
or  three  days,  strain  off  the  liquid  and  bottle  it. 
The  novelty  of  this  ink  will  cause  it  to  sell  well 
and  with  a fancy  name  its  manufacture  will  be 
profitable. 

Stoughton  Bitters- — Steep  f ounce  of  Peruvian 
Bark,  1 ounce  wild  cherry  bark,  2 ounces  of  gen- 
tian root,  1 ounce  dried  orange  peel,  and  1 ounce 
cardamon  seeds  bruised,  in  one  gallon  of  spirits 
for  two  or  three  weeks,  when  it  is  ready  for  use. 

Immense  fortunes  have  been  made  on  bitters,  as 
they  are  excellent  as  astringents  and  tonics  for 
weak  stomachs.  This  is  good  for  dyspepsia.  Put 


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up  in  bottles  according  to  price.  Dose,  a table- 
spoonful three  times  a day  in  a little  water. 

Silver  Ink. — Mix  1 ounce  of  the  finest  pewter 
or  block  tin,  and  2 ounces  of  quick  silver  together 
till  they  become  fluid,  then  grind  it  with  gum 
water. 

When  used  as  an  ink,  the  writing  will  look  as  if 
done  with  silver. 

Bottle  with  a fancy  label. 

Glue  for  Labelling  Tin. — Boil  2 ounces  pulver- 
ised borax,  4 ounces  gum  shellac  in  one  quart  of 
water  until  all  is  dissolved.  When  cold  it  can  be 
used  as  a paste  or  glue  for  pasting  paper  upon  tin 
boxes.  Ordinary  paste  or  glue  will  not  answer,  as 
the  paper  will  peel  off,  this  will  not. 

Eat  Exterminator. — Make  3 pounds  of  flour  into 
a thick  paste  with  water.  Dissolve  1 ounce  of 
phosphorus  in  1?  ounces  of  butter  by  heating,  mix 
all  together  well,  then  color  it  by  working  up  in  it 
2 ounces  pulverized  tumeric. 

This  is  certain  death  to  rats,  and  is  largely  sold. 
Put  it  up  in  tin  boxes  holding  about  one  gill.  It 
will  sell  for  25  cts.,  and  pays  a large  profit. 

Elsotric  Oil.— Put  1 ounce  of  pulverized  salt- 
petre in  1 pint  of  sweet  oil.  Bottle  and  label. 
This  is  an  excellent  remedy  for  inflammatory  rheu- 
matism. 


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Friction  Soap. — Mix  4 pounds  of  fine  white  sand 
with  2 pounds  of  good  brown  soap,  by  melting  the 
soap  in  a vessel.  When  it  is  thoroughly  mixed, 
mould  it  into  small  cakes. 

This  is  an  article  very  easily  made,  and  will  find 
a ready  sale.  Put  it  up  in  small  packages,  so  as 
to  retail  at  from  15  to  20  cts. 

Tricopherous  for  the  Hair.— Mix  well  together 
6 ounces  of  pure  castor  oil,  10  ounces  (95  per  cent.) 
alcohol,  1 drachm  oil  of  bergamot  and  1 drachm 
oil  of  lavender. 

This  is  a very  agreeable  and  most  excellent 
preparation  for  the  hair,  serving  to  soften  it,  stimu- 
late its  growth,  and  keep  it  dark  and  glossy.  And 
as  all  preparations  for  the  hair  are  eagerly  sought 
after  they  pay  well  to  manufacture. 

Put  it  up  in  pint  bottles  neatly  labelled.  Regu- 
late the  price  of  this  and  of  all  other  receipts  ac- 
cording to  the  cost  of  your  mixture.  Many  for- 
tunes have  been  made  with  hair  preparations. 

Hudson's  Lip  Salve. — Melt  1 ounce  of  white  wax 
and  1 ounce  of  spermaciti,  add  2 ounces  oil  of 
lemon,  mix,  and  while  warm  add  2 ounces  of  rose- 
water, and  % ounce  of  orange  water.  Beat  well  to- 
gether. 

The  lips  are  very  liable  to  chap  in  cold  weather 
and  crack  to  a considerable  depth  causing  much 


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pain  and  annoyance.  The  above  preparation  will 
be  found  excellent  for  curing  the  complaint. 

Put  the  salve  up  in  neat  metal  boxes. 

Liquid  Glue,  No.  1. — Dissolve  in  a wide-mouthed 
vessel  8 ounces  of  the  best  glue,  in  I pint  of  water. 
Set  the  vessel  in  a larger  one  containing  water  and 
heat  it.  When  the  glue  is  thoroughly  dissolved 
add  2\  ounces  of  strong  aquafortis,  (nitric  acid) 
stirring  slowly  while  putting  in  the  acid. 

This  is  to  be  put  into  bottles  and  kept  well  corked. 
It  is  a handy  and  valuable  composition  as  it  does 
not  gelatinize,  ferment,  or  become  offensive,  and 
can  be  used  cold  for  all  the  ordinary  purposes  of 
glue  in  making  or  mending  furniture,  or  broken 
vessels  that  are  not  exposed  to  water  or  heat. 

This  receipt  for  glue  is  the  discovery  of  a French 
chemist  and  is  selling  about  the  country  as  a secret,, 
at  from  one  to  five  dollars  for  the  receipt.  Bottle, 
and  label. 

Extract  of  Vanilla. — To  1 quart  of  pure  French 
brandy  add  1 ounce  of  vanilla  beans  (cut  up  fine) 
and  2 ounces  of  Tonqua  beans,  bruised.  Let  it 
digest  for  two  weeks,  frequently  shaking;  then, 
filter  carefully,  and  it  is  ready  for  use..  Filtering 
paper  can  be  procured  at  any  druggists.. 

This  is  excellent  for  flavoring  pies,,  cakes;,  pud- 
dings and  ice-cream.  It  is  sold  by  every  druggist 
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and  grocer  in  the  country  and  can  be  disposed  of 
at  a good  profit.  Bottle  and  label. 

Golden  Pomade. — Melt  5 ounces  of  beef  marrow, 
1 ounce  of  yellow  wax,  6 ounces  of  lard ; perfume 
while  cooking  with  oil  of  bergamot  or  oil  of  al- 
monds to  suit. 

Put  up  in  2 oz.  glass  jars  and  label. 

A variety  of  pomades  can  be  made  from  the 
above  receipt  by  changing  the  perfume. 

For  rose  pomade,  scent  with  ottar  of  roses  and 
color  by  tying  alkanet  root  in  a bag,  and  pressing 
it  in  the  hot  grease  to  the  color  required. 

It  will  command  a higher  price  if  put  up  in 
fancy  bottles  or  jars. 

Magnetic  Insect  Powder. — -Bub  red  chamomile 
to  a fine  dust  and  mix  it  with  some  cheap  divisor 
(such  as  fine  mahogany  or  cherry  saw  dust). 

When  this  powder  is  dusted  into  cracks  about 
the  corners  of  walls,  etc.,  out  walk  the  cock  roaches 
and  all  other  insect  intruders  without  fail.  It 
clears  insects  from  plants,  and  is  death  to  bed  bugs. 

All  the  insect  powders  manufactured,  owe  their 
efficiency  to  red  chamomile. 

Put  up  in  glass  bottles. 

WMskerlino— Mix  well  together  2 ounces  good 
cologne,  1 drachm  liquid  hartshorn,  2 drachms 


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tincture  of  cantharides,  15  drops  each  of  oil  of  nut- 
meg and  rosemary.  Bottle  and  label. 

This,  like  similar  preparations,  ought  to  be  well 
rubbed  into  the  roots  of  the  whiskers  every  night 
so  as  to  stimulate  them  in  their  growth. 

French  Furniture  Polish,  * Melt  2 ounces  of  bees- 
wax and  1 ounce  of  alkanet  root  in  an  earthen 
pot,  add  2 ounces  of  spirits  of  wine  and  1 pint  of 

turpentine. 

This  polish  is  to  be  rubbed  on  with  a woolen 
cloth,  and  polished  with  an  old  piece  of  silk. 

It  makes  old  furniture  look  like  new,  and  is  ex- 
tensively sold  on  the  street  and  in  the  stores. 

Put  up  in  small  bottles. 

Clothes  Ball.— Mix  together  2 pounds  pipe  clay, 
4 ounces  of  fuller’s  earth,  4 ounces  whiting  and  J 

pint  ox  gall. 

Make  into  small  balls. 

This  an  excellent  article,  very  easily  made,  and 
there  is  no  trouble  in  finding  a market  for  it. 

The  cost  of  manufacturing  is  trifling.  Put  up 
in  packages  with  circular  containing  directions. 

Cologne,  equal  to  Farina.— To  2 quarts  deodor- 
ized or  cologne  alcohol,  add  1 pint  rosewater,  1 
ounce  of  bergamot,  1 drachm  neroli,  1 ounce  jessa- 
mine, 1 drachm  garden  lavender,  5 drops  cinna- 
mon, 11  ounce  tincture  of  benzoin,  1 ounce  tinct. 
of  musk.  Use  fancy  bottles  and  labels. 


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Allow  the  preparation  to  stand  two  or  three 
days,  shake  occasionally,  filter  and  bottle. 

This  is  expensive,  yet  a very  nice  article. 

Currant  Win®. — To  1 gallon  currant  juice 
pressed  from  fully  ripe  fruit,  add  2 gallons  of 
water  and  2 tablespoonful  yeast ; let  stand  two  or 
three  days,  then  add  9 pounds  sugar,  1 ounce  isin- 
glass, and  1 pint  of  brandy , after  all  is  thoroughly 
mixed,  strain  and  bottle  In  three  or  four  months 
it  is  fit  for  use. 

Blackberry,  gooseberry,  elderberry,  raspberry,  in 
fact  all  kinds  of  berries  can  be  made  into  wine  in 
the  same  manner.  Store  your  wine  when  bottled 
in  a cool  cellar,  by  laying  them  on  their  sides  in 
sawdust. 

Baking  Powder,  No.  1. — Mix  5 pounds  bicarb- 
soda,  2 lbs.  tartaric  acid,  9 pounds  potatoe-flour, 
and  1 ounce  of  curcuma. 

The  amount  of  this  powder  (to  rise,)  will  be 
about  one  teaspoonful  to  each  quart  of  flour  to 
be  baked.  Mix  with  cold  water,  and  bake  as  soon 
as  thoroughly  incorporated.  It  is  easy  made,  and 
when  manufactured  for  sale  renders  a big  profit. 

Put  up  in  small  packages,  with  directions. 

Carmine  Ink. — Mix  12  grains  carmine,  powdered 
fine,  and  3 ounces  spirits  of  ammonia  with  18  grains 


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gum  arabic  dissolved  in  I ounce  of  water.  Bottle 
and  label. 

Put  in  square  bottles,  fluted  at  the  bottom  with  a 
French  label,  as  this  is  often  put  up  in  this  man- 
ner and  sold  as  imported. 

Cheap  Hard  Soap. — Pour  4 gallons  boiling  water 
on  6 pounds  salsoda  and  3 pounds  unslacked  lime; 
stir  and  let  stand  over  night.  Pour  oft’  very  care- 
fully the  clear  liquor,  and  add  6 pounds  good 
grease  or  fat, — boil  two  hours  stirring.  Try  it  oc- 
casionally by  putting  a little  to  cool,  and  when 
thick  remove  from  the  fire,  stirring  in  a handful  of 
salt. 

Have  ready  a tub  in  which  cold  water  has  been 
standing  to  prevent  sticking ; put  the  soap  into  it, 
and  let  stand  till  solid,  cut  into  strips  or  pour  into 
moulds  for  cakes.  This  will  make  about  forty 
pounds  soap  at  a cost  of  two  cents  per  pound. 

Essencs  of  Peppsrmint. — Take  1 pint  of  alcohol 
and  add  i ounce  of  oil  of  peppermint.  Bottle. 

Mix,  and  shake  it  well ; let  it  stand  a day,  and 
if  not  clear  fiilter  it  through  paper.  If  you  wish 
to  color,  add  a little  turpentine. 

Put  up  in  2 or  3 oz.  bottles. 

Black  Ink,  No.  1. — Take  1 pound  logwood,  and 
1 gallon  of  water ; simmer  in  an  iron  vessel  for  one 
hour;  dissolve  in  a little  hot  water  24  grains  bi- 
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chromate  of  potash,  12  grains  prussiate  of  potash, 
and  stir  into  the  liquid  over  the  fire ; strain  through 
a fine  cloth. 

No  other  ink  will  stand  the  test  of  oxalic  acid, 
and  is  so  indelible  as  not  to  be  removed  from  paper 
by  it.  It  is  the  cheapest  ink  made. 

Ink  is  put  up  in  various  sizes  and  styles  of  bot- 
tles from  2 oz.  to  quart.  The  corks  of  the  bottles 
should  be  sealed  with  a cheap  wax,  made  of  rosin 
and  vermillion,  and  packed  in  dozens  with  sawdust 
or  chaff. 

Chloroform  Toothache  Drops.— To  3 drachms  of 
pulv.  gum  mastic,  add  1 ounce  (weight)  chloro- 
form. Mix  together  till  the  mastic  is  dissolved, 
then  bottle. 

This  will  relieve  the  toothache  almost  instantly, 
in  nearly  every  instance. 

Put  up  in  small  bottles  well  sealed.  It  would  be 
better  to  have  ground  glass  stoppers. 

Heliotropo  Sachet. — Powder  4 ounces  orris  root, 
2 ounces  damask  rose  leave,  1 ounce  tonqua  beans, 

1 ounce  vanilla  bean,  15  grains  dry  musk,  and 

2 drops  oil  bitter  almonds.  Mix  thoroughly  by 
sifting  several  times  through  a sieve,  then  put  in 
satin  bags. 

Nothing  pays  better  if  well  made  and  put  up  in 
nice  bags  with  fancy  name.  It  is  a fine  perfume 
bag  for  bureaus,  trunks  or  boxes. 


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Ply  Dsstroyer. — Take  1 pint  of  infusion  of  quas- 
sia, 4 ounces  brown  sugar,  2 ounces  ground 
pepper.  Mix.  Put  in  shallow  dishes  when  re- 
quired, it  makes  short  work. 

For  sale,  it  can  be  put  up  in  small  bottles,  with 
directions  and  label. 

Poma&S  Diving. — Melt  and  incorporate  well  to- 
gether 8 ounces  beef  marrow,  H ounce  cinnamon, 
1 ounce  white  wax,  2 drachms  essence  bergamot, 
1 drachm  of  oil  of  lavender,  and  1 drachm  oil 
lemon. 

Put  up  in  small  wide-mouthed  bottles,  neatly- 
labelled. 

Silver  Plating  Fluid. — Dissolve  1 ounce  nitrate 
of  silver  in  crystal  in  12  ounces  soft  water;  then 
add  to  it  2 ounces  cyanuret  of  potash.  Shake  the 
whole  together,  and  let  it  stand  till  it  becomes 
clear. 

Have  ready  some  half  ounce  vials  half  full  of 
Paris  white,  or  fine  whiting ; then  fill  up  the  bot- 
tles with  the  liquid  and  it  is  ready  for  use. 

The  whiting  does  not  increase  the  coating;  it 
only  helps  to  clean  the  articles,  and  to  save  the 
silver  fluid  by  the  bottles. 

It  is  used  by  rubbing  it  on  any  thing  that  is  to 
be  silvered  with  a rag  until  it  is  well  covered. 

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Ox  Marrow  Pomatum. — Take  2 ounces  yellow 
wax,  and  12  ounces  beef  marrow.  Melt  all  to- 
gether, and  when  sufficiently  cool,  perfume  with 
the  essential  oil  of  almonds.  This  is  cheap  and 
good. 

Put  up  in  small  wide-mouthed  bottles. 

Blue  Ink. — Powder  prussian  blue  and  oxalic 
acid,  equal  parts,  and  add  soft  water  until  you  have 
the  right  shade.  Add  tablespoonful  powdered 
gum  arabic  to  each  quart  ink. 

Strain,  bottle  and  label.  The  bottles  should  be 
of  various  size,  and  packed  in  a wooden  box  in 
dozens  with  chaff  or  sawdust. 

Hair  Restorative. — Take  1 drachm  lac-sulpher, 
1 drachm  sugar  of  lead,  and  4 ounces  rose-water. 
Mix,  and  shake  the  vial  on  using  the  mixture. 

Bathe  the  hair  twice  a day  for  a week.  This 
preparation  does  not  dye  the  hair,  but  restores  its 
original  color.  Keep  from  children  as  it  is  poison- 
ous. 

Put  up  in  £ pint  and  pint  bottles. 

Cold  Cream,  No.  1. — Add  1 pound  of  oil  of  al- 
monds, to  4 ounces  white  wax.  Gently  melt  the 
above  in  an  earthen  vessel,  when  nearly  cool  stir 
in  10  ounces  rose  water. 

This  is  good  for  chapped  lips,  rough  skin,  etc. 
Put  in  small  pots  or  metal  boxes  and  label. 


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Freckle-Lotion. — Take  i drachm  muriate  of  am- 
monia, 2 drachms  lavender  water,  h.  pint  distilled 
water.  Bottle. 

Apply  with  a sponge  2 or  three  times  a day. 

Put  up  in  tight  bottles,  well  sealed. 

Tooth  Powder,  No.  1. — Mix  together  2 drachms 
rose-pink,  12  drachms  precipitated  chalk,  1 drachm 
carbonate  of  magnesia.  6 grains  of  quinine. 

Put  up  in  nice  boxes. 

Shaving  Soap. — Take  2 pounds  best  white  bar 
soap  and  $ pound  good  common  bar  soap,  cut 
up  fine  so  that  they  will  dissolve  readily.  Put 
into  a vessel  with  1 quart  soft  water, — dissolve, 
then  add  1 pint  alcohol,  1 gill  beef’s  gall,  k gill 
spirits  of  turpentine;  stir  while  boiling  together 
for  five  minutes ; while  cooling  add  oil  of  sassafras 
to  suit  and  color  with  fine  Vermillion. 

This  soap  makes  a rich  lather,  softens  the  face 
and  can  be  made  cheap.  This  is  the  best  article 
of  the  kind  ever  invented. 

Rod  Scaling  Wax.- — Melt  4 ounces  good  shellac 
(very  pale)  cautiously  in  a bright  copper  pan  over 
a clear  fire  and  when  fused  add  i ounces  Venice 
turpentine,  and  add  vermillion  enough  to  make 
color  to  suit.  Roll  into  sticks  on  a warm  stone 
slab  by  means  of  a polished  wooden  block,  or  pour 
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each  stick  separately  in  paper  and  then  into  pack- 
ages of  one  dozen  with  labelled  wrappers. 

Very  Fine  Tooth  Powder,  No.  2. — Take  1 ounce 

prepared  chalk,  1 ounce  peruvian  bark,  10  grains 
dry  chloride  lime,  3 drops  oil  cinnamon,  1 drachm 
powdered  bole  armenia.  Mix  thoroughly. 

Cleanse  the  teeth  daily  with  the  powder  with  a 
little  water. 

Put  up  in  neat  boxes. 

Complexion  Soap. — Take  a quarter  of  a pound 
of  white  castile  soap,  slice  it  down  into  a pewter  jar 
and  pour  upon  it  two  quarts  of  alcohol;  place  the  jar 
in  a vessel  of  water  at  such  a heat  as  will  cause 
the  spirits  to  boil,  when  the  soap  will  soon  dissolve; 
then  put  the  jar,  closely  covered,  in  a warm  place 
until  the  liquor  is  clarified ; take  off  any  scum  that 
may  appear  on  the  surface,  and  pour  it  carefully 
from  the  dregs,  then  put  it  into  a jar  again,  and 
place  it  in  a vessel  of  hot  water,  distilling  all  the 
spirits  that  may  arise ; dry  the  remaining  mass  in 
the  air  for  a few  days,  when  a white  transparent 
soap  will  be  obtained  free  from  all  alkaline  impu- 
rities, and  perfectly  void  of  smell.  It  is  much 
used  for  softening  and  beautifying  the  skin. 

Put  up  in  small  cakes  with  fancy  wrapper. 

Marking  Ink  for  Linen. — To  make  marking  ink 
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dissolve  it  in  double  its  weight  of  water.  This  forms 
the  ink ; then  dissolve  one  drachm  of  salts  of  tar- 
tar in  one  ounce  of  water,  wet  the  linen  with  this 
liquid,  and  when  dry  it  can  be  written  on  with  the 
ink. 

Put  up  the  ink  in  very  small  bottles,  holding 
about  one  tablespoonful,  and  the  salts  in  a 2 ounce 
bottle.  Put  them  together  in  a pasteboard  box 
with  directions  and  label. 

Genuine  Windsor  Soap, — To  make  this  famous 
soap  for  washing  the  hands,  shaving,  &c.,  nothing 
more  is  neccessary  than  to  slice  the  best  white  soap 
as  thin  as  possible,  melt  it  in  a saucepan  over  a slow 
fire,  scent  it  well  with  oil  of  caraway,  and  then 
pour  it  into  a frame  or  mould  made  for  that  pur- 
pose, or  a small  drawer  adapted  in  size  and  form 
to  the  quantity.  When  it  has  stood  three  or  four 
days  in  a dry  situation,  cut  it  into  square  pieces, 
and  it  is  ready  for  use.  By  this  simple  mode,  sub- 
stituting any  more  favorite  scent  for  that  of  cara- 
way, all  persons  may  suit  themselves  with  a good 
perfumed  soap  at  the  most  trifling  expense.  Shav- 
ing boxes  may  be  at  once  filled  with  the  melted 
soap,  instead  of  the  mould. 

Cholera  Mixture. — To  3 drachms  tinct.  opium 
add  3 drachms  camphor,  3 drachms  oil  turpentine 
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Dose  for  an  adult — 1 teaspoonful  every  hour  in 
two  of  brandy.  Put  up  in  4 oz.  bottles,  with  di- 
rections. 

Ink  Powders. — Powder  4 lbs.  galls,  2 lbs.  green 
vitrol  and  1 lb.  of  gum  arabic. 

Put  this  up  in  two  ounce  packages  for  sale,  one 
of  which  will  make  a pint  of  ink. 

Extract  Ginger. — Take  2 ounces  powdered  gin- 
ger and  2 pints  alcohol.  Digest  in  a gentle  heat 
for  several  days  and  strain.  Bottle  and  label. 

This  tincture  is  a cordial  and  stimulent — it  is 
generally  used  as  a corrective  to  purgative  draughts, 
without  which  the  latter  are  apt  to  be  gripping. 
It  makes  a wholesome  and  pleasant  drink  for  sum- 
mer. The  sale  is  extensive  and  yields  a large 
profit.  4 oz.  bottles  would  be  the  best  to  put  it  up 
in. 

Marble  Cement. — Saturate  plaster  of  paris  in  a 
strong  solution  of  alum ; then  bake  in  an  oven  for 
two  hours,  afterwards  grind  to  powder. 

It  sets  into  a very  hard  composition  capable  of 
taking  a very  high  polish.  It  can  be  mixed  with 
various  coloring  minerals  to  produce  a cement  of 
any  color  capable  of  imitating  marble.  It  is  a 
very  rare  receipt,  and  is  worth  $20  to  many. 

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ounce  of  tallow,  1 ounce  rosin  and  1 ounce  lard  ; 
then  take  from  the  fire  and  put  in  1 ounce  each 
olive  oil,  oil  of  amber,  oil  of  spike,  and  just  before 
congelation,  add  1 ounce  verdigris,  stirring  until 
perfectly  cold.  The  verdigris  must  be  well  pul- 
verized. 

Put  in  tin  boxes  to  sell  for  25  cents.  It  is  a 
healing  salve. 

Stomach  Bittsrs. — Mix  well  together  1 pound 
wild  cherry  bark,  1 ounce  peruvian  bark,  1 ounce 
dried  orange  peel ; steep  in  5 gallons  pure  gin  for 
two  weeks.  Strain,  bottle  and  label. 

This  cures  sour  stomach,  dyspepsia,  loss  of  appe- 
tite, etc.  Dose,  tablespoonful  before  each  meal. 

Polishing  Paste  for  Metals. — Take  equal  parts  of 
pulverized  rotten  stone  and  brick  dust,  mix  well 
into  a stiff  paste  with  lard.  It  should  be  put  up 
in  tin  boxes. 

Profits  large. 

Stick  Cement. — Heat  a good  article  of  shellac 
and  while  soft  draw  out  into  stick. 

This  cement  is  sold  about  the  country  as  a great 
secret.  When  you  apply  it,  heat  the  article  a little 
above  boiling  water  heat  and  apply  a thin  coating 
on  both  surfaces  of  the  broken  vessel,  press  to- 
gether, and  when  cold  it  will  be  as  strong  as  when 
new.  A stick  about  5 inches  long  and  as  thick  as 
a lead  pencil  can  be  sold  for  10  cents. 

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Black  Court  Plaster,  No.  1.— Dissolve  J ounce 
balsam  of  benzoin  in  6 ounces  spirits  alcohol : in  a 
separate  vessel,  dissolve  1 ounce  isinglass  in  as  little 
alcohol  as  possible,  strain  each  and  mix  together,  let 
stand,  so  that  any  undissolved  parts  may  subside ; 
when  the  clear  liquid  is  cold  it  will  form  a jelly. 
Strain  black  silk  on  a frame  and  brush  over  it 
several  times  the  above  by  first  warming  it.  When 
the  coated  silk  is  dry  it  must  be  finished  off  with  a 
coat  of  a solution  of  4 ounces  turpentine  in  6 ounces 
tinct.  benzoin  to  prevent  it  cracking. 

There  is  a fortune  in  this  if  you  push  it. 

Lemon  Syrup,  No  1. — One  pound  of  loaf  or 
crushed  sugar,  to  every  ? pint  of  lemon  juice.  Let 
it  stand  twenty-four  hours,  or  till  the  sugar  is  dis- 
solved, stirring  it  very  often  with  a silver  spoon. 
When  dissolved,  dip  a flannel  in  hot  water  and 
wring  it  very  dry.  Strain  the  syrup  and  bottle  it. 
This  will  keep  almost  any  length  of  time. 

Put  in  pint  bottles. 

Sarsaparilla  Mead.— Three  pounds  of  sugar, 
three  ounces  of  tartaric  acid,  one  ounce  of  cream  tar- 
tar, one  of  flour,  one  of  essence  of  sarsaparilla,  and 
three  quarts  of  water.  Strain  and  bottle  it,  then 
let  it  stand  ten  days  before  using  it. 

Twigg’s  Hair  Dye. — An  excellent  dye,  as  well 
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Take  1 drachm  lac-sulpher,  £ drachm  sugar 
lead,  4 ounces  rose  water.  Mix  carefully.  Wash 
the  hair  repeatedly,  till  it  assumes  the  desired  shade. 

Bottle  in  4 or  6oz.  bottles,  with  directions  and 
label. 

Dalbj’s  Carminativs.— Take  oils  caraway,  fennel 
and  peppermint,  each  10  drops ; rub  them  up  with 
10  ounces  of  white  sugar  and  5 ounces  of  carbonate 
or  lump  magnesia,  then  add  one  and  a half  drachms 
of  sal-tartar  and  two  ounces  of  laudanum.  Mix 
with  three  and  a half  pints  of  water. 

Put  up  in  small  bottles. 

Ointment  for  Frosted  Feet. — Take  1 ounce  stra- 
monium ointment,  or,  if  that  cannot  be  procured, 
of  spermaceti  ointment  and  1 drachm  of  Gou- 
lard’s extract.  Mix  together  perfectly  and  anoint 
the  parts  effected  several  times  a day.  It  will  re- 
lieve the  worst  cases. 

Put  up  in  small  metal  boxes. 

Harnoss  Blaoking. — Melt  four  ounces  of  mutton 
suet  with  twelve  ounces  of  beeswax ; add  twelve 
ounces  of  sugar  candy,  four  ounces  of  soft  soap  dis- 
solved in  water,  and  two  ounces  of  indigo,  finely 
powdered.  When  melted  and  well  mixed,  add 
half  a pint  of  turpentine.  Lay  it  on  the  harness 
with  a sponge,  and  polish  off  with  a brush. 

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Blackberry  Wine. — There  is  no  wine  equal  to 
the  blackberry  wine,  when  properly  made,  either 
in  flavor  or  for  medical  purposes,  and  all  persons 
who  can  conveniently  do  so,  should  manufacture 
enough  for  their  own  use  every  year,  as  it  is  in- 
valuable in  sickness  as  a tonic,  and  nothing  is  a 
better  remedy  for  bowel  disease.  We,  therefore, 
give  the  receipt  for  making  it,  and  having  tried  it 
ourselves,  we  speak  advisedly  on  the  subject. 
Measure  your  berries  and  bruise  them ; to  every 
gallon  add  one  quart  of  boiling  water.  Let  the 
mixture  stand  twenty-four  hours,  stirring  occa- 
sionally ; then  strain  off  the  liquor  into  a cask,  to 
every  gallon  adding  two  pounds  of  sugar,  cork  tight, 
and  you  will  have  wine  ready  for  use,  without  fur- 
ther straining  or  boiling  This  makes  a most  excel- 
lent and  palatable  wine. 

Baking  Powders. — The  following  are  the  baking 
powders  in  general  use:  1.  Tartaric  acid,  four 
and  a half  ounces ; arrow-root,  or  rice  flour,  five 
ounces ; mix.  Alum,  five  ounces ; bicarbonate  of 
soda,  two  and  three-quarter  ounces ; bicarbonate  of 
ammonia,  half  an  ounce;  arrow-root,  four  ounces. 

Purple  Ink. — A beautiful  purple  ink  is  made 
by  boiling  one  ounce  of  ground  logwood  in  one  and  a 
half  pints  of  soft  water,  and  half  an  ounce  of  pulver- 
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for  use.  Keep  the  air  out,  and  it  will  keep  a 
long  time. 

Put  in  bottles  of  various  size. 

Brown's  Bronchial  Troches, —Take  one  pound 
of  pulverized  extract  of  licorice,  one  and  a half 
pounds  pulverized  sugar,  four  ounces  of  pulverized 
cubebs,  four  ounces  of  pulverized  gum  arabic,  and 
one  ounce  of  pulverized  extract  of  conium.  Mix. 

' Make  into  a dough  with  flour,  and  roll  the  pre- 
paration out  in  thin  sheets,  cut  out  in  small  wafers. 

Peppermint  Cordial. — To  make  peppermint  cor- 
dial take  thirteen  gallons  of  rectified  spirits,  one 
in  five  under  hydrometer  proof,  twelve  pounds  of 
loaf  sugar,  one  pint  of  spirits  of  wine  that  will  fire 
gunpowder,  fifteen  pennyweights  of  oil  of  pepper- 
mint, and  as  much  water  as  will  fill  up  the  cask, 
which  should  be  set  on  end ; after  the  whole  has 
been  well  mixed  this  will  make  twenty  gallons. 

Bottle  in  pint  and  quart  bottles. 

Eazor  Papsr. — This  article  supersedes  the  use  of 
the  ordinary  strop : by  merely  wiping  the  razor  on 
the  paper,  to  remove  the  lather  after  shaving,  a 
keen  edge  is  always  maintained  without  further 
trouble:  only  one  caution  is  necessary — that  is, 
to  begin  with  a sharp  razor,  and  then  “ the  paper  ” 
will  keep  it  in  that  state  for  years.  It  may  be  pre- 
pared thus: — First,  procure  oxide  of  iron  (by  the 
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addition  of  carbonate  of  soda  to  a solution  of  per- 
sulphate of  iron),  well  wash  the  precipitate,  and 
finally  leave  it  of  the  consistency  of  cream.  Se- 
condly, procure  a good  paper,  soft  and  thin,  then 
with  a soft  brush  spread  over  the  paper  (on  one 
side  only)  very  thinly  the  moist  oxide  of  iron — 
dry,  aud  cut  into  two  inch  square  pieces.  It  is  then 
fit  for  use. 

Put  up  in  packages  of  one  or  two  dozen  sheets. 

Honey  Receipt. — White  sugar,  10  lbs.;  water,  3 
pints;  bees-bread  honey,  2£-  lbs.;  cream  tartar,  40 
grains;  oil  of  peppermint,  12  drops;  gum  arabic,  2 
oz.;  otto  of  roses,  1 drop.  Put  into  a brass  or  cop- 
per kettle  and  let  boil  for  5 minutes,  then  take 
pulv.  slippery  elm  2 teaspoonsful  and  water,  1 quart ; 
mix  and  strain  into  the  kettle  and  let  boil  for  5 
minutes;  take  off  and  mix  in  the  white  of  two 
eggs,  well  beaten,  and  when  nearly  cold,  add 
one  pound  of  bees-bread  honey.  By  adding  more 
slippery  elm  and  gum  arabic  to  a proportionate 
quantity  of  water,  you  can  make  it  as  cheap  as 
you  please.  Bees-bread  honey  is  that  made  by  the 
bees  in  the  fall  of  the  year  to  subsist  on  during  the 
winter,  it  being  much  stronger  than  made  in  the 
spring.  When  this  cannot  be  obtained,  honey  in 
the  comb  will  answer,  but  it  requires  half  a pound 
more.  Use  dark  sugar  if  you  want  it  dark  colored. 
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make  cheap  use  20  spoonsful  slippery  elm,  and  10 
of  gum  arabic.  This  will  make  about  40  lbs. 

Burgundy  Pitch  Plasters— 2 pounds  Burgundy 
pitch,  1 pound  labdanum,  4oz.  each  yellow  rosin 
and  yellow  wax,  1 oz.  expressed  oil  of  mace.  To 
the  pitch,  rosin  and  wax,  melted  together,  add 
first  the  labdanum  and  then  the  oil  of  mace.  After 
a long  continued  cough  in  the  winter,  a pitch 
should  be  put  over  the  breast  bone. 

Adhesive  Plaster,  No.  1. — Take  5 oz.  common  or 
litherage  plaster,  1 oz.  white  rosin.  Melt  them  to- 
gether, and  spread  the  liquid  compound  thin  on 
strips  of  linen  by  means  of  a spatula  or  table  knife. 
This  plaster  is  very  adhesive  and  is  used  for  keep- 
ing on  other  dressing. 

Put  up  in  large  envelopes. 

Washing  Mixture. — The  washerwomen  of  Berlin 
in  Prussia,  use  a mixture  of  2 oz.  of  turpentine  and 
\ oz.  of  spirits  of  sal-ammoniac  well  mixed  to- 
gether. This  mixture  is  put  into  a bucket  of 
warm  water,  in  which  \ lb.  of  soap  has  been  dis- 
solved. The  clothes  are  immersed  over  night  in 
this  mixture,  and  the  next  day  washed.  The  most 
dirty  cloth  is  said  thus  to  be  perfectly  cleansed 
and  free  from  the  smell  of  turpentine.  The  cloth 
does  not  require  so  much  rubbing,  and  linen  fa- 
brics are  thus  not  so  soon  destroyed. 


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Lip  Salve,  No.  1. — Melt  together,  1 oz.  oil  sweet 
almonds,  f ounce  spermaciti ; when  nearly  cold, 
add  any  essential  oil  you  please. 

Put  in  small  metal  boxes. 

Furniture  Paste. — 1 pint  turpentine,  £ ounce 
alkanet  root,  digest  until  sufficiently  colored,  then 
add  beeswax,  scraped  small,  4 oz. ; put  into  hot 
water  bath,  and  stir  until  dissolved.  If  you  want 
pale  color,  leave  out  the  alkanet. 

Put  up  in  wooden  boxes. 

Cheap  Varnish. — A very  cheap  and  durable 
varnish  for  rough  work  may  be  made  by  mixing 
60  parts  (by  weight)  of  raw  linseed  oil,  2 parts  of 
litharge,  and  1 part  of  white  vitrol — boiling  the 
whole  together,  until  all  the  water  has  evaporated. 

French  Rouge. — French  chalk,  2 oz.;  oil  of  al- 
monds, 1 dr.;  carmine,  i dr.  Mix. 

Color  Sea  Weed  Red. — Dip  the  weed  or  moss 
into  a boiling  solution  of  1 oz.  alum  in  1 pint 
water.  Dry  it.  Make  a solution  of  I oz.  cochi- 
neal, I oz.  cream  tartar,  one  tablespoonful  spirits 
hartshorn  to  ? tumbler  water.  Dip  again,  wring 
and  dry  in  the  shade. 

Crystalize  Grasses. — Dissolve  9 oz.  alum  in  1 pint 
water.  Put  in  the  grass  when  the  alum  water  is 
cool  enough  to  bear  the  hand ; watch  it,  and  take 
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them  on  paper.  If  you  wish  colors,  get  a few  pow- 
dered paints  and  sprinkle  over  it  when  it  comes 
from  the  water ; heat  the  alum  over  when  it  be- 
comes cold. 

Cough  Syrup. — 2 tablespoonsful  molasses,  2 
teaspoonsful  castor  oil, .2  teaspoonsful  paregoric; 
mix  over  a slow  fire.  Dose:  adult,  teaspoonful 
three  times  a day. 

Loather  Varnish. — Quart  alcohol,  half  pound 
gum  shellac,  1 ounce  rosin,  1 ounce  camphor.  Set 
in  warm  place,  stir  frequently  for  several  days 
until  dissolved,  then  add  two  ounces  lamp  black, 
mixed  with  a little  alcohol,  and  it  is  ready ; if  too 
thick,  thin  with  alcohol.  Bottle  and  label. 

Metal  Powders. — Pound  fine  crushed  chalk, 
half  pound  whitening,  1 ounce  oil  of  cinnamon ; 
mix.  Box  and  label. 

Universal  Liniment  for  Burns.— Equal  parts 
olive  oil,  linseed  oil,  lime  water;  shake  well. 
Bottle  and  label. 

Oil  for  Harness.— Mix  one  quart  of  neats-foot 
oil,  four  ounces  of  beef  tallow  and  three  tablespoons- 
ful of  lamp  black.  In  summer  add  four  ounces  of 
bees-wax. 

Laundry  Blue. — 2 ounces  Prussian  blue,  half 
pint  water  add  1 pint  spirits.  Bottle  and  label. 


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Cure  of  Drunkenness— Sulphate  of  iron,  five 
grains ; magnesia,  ten  grains ; peppermint,  eleven 
drachms  ; spirits  of  nutmeg,  one  drachm  ; twice  a 
day.  This  preparation  acts  as  a tonic  and  stimu- 
lant, and  so  partially  supplies  the  place  of  the  ac- 
customed liquor,  and  prevents  that  absolute  physi- 
cal and  moral  prostration  that  follows  a sudden 
breaking  off  from  the  use  of  stimulating  drinks. 

Diamond  Cement.— For  joining  broken  glass, 
china,  &c. 

Take  one  ounce  pulv.  mastic,  dissolved  in  a 
little  alcohol,  and  1 ounce  of  isinglass  that  has  been 
steeped  in  water  until  soft,  also  in  alcohol ; then 
mix  the  two  alcoholic  solutions,  and  add  two 
drachms  of  very  finely  powdered  gum  ammoniac. 
Use  a gentle  heat  by  a water  bath  until  they  be- 
come amalgamated;  then  pour  the  mixture  into 
half  ounce  phials,  and  cork  well.  When  it  is  to 
be  used,  place  the  phial  in  warm  water,  and  warm 
it  before  applying  the  cement.  Press  the  pieces 
of  the  broken  vessel  closely  together,  and  set  it 
aside  for  a whole  day. 

Soap  for  Washing. — The  American  Agricultu- 
ralist is  responsible  for  this  receipt: — To  each 
pound  of  common  hard  soap,  add  one-half  to  three- 
quarters  of  an  ounce  of  common  borax,  pulverized, 
and  one  quart  of  water.  Put  the  water  into  a tin 


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pan,  or  other  convenient  vessel,  and  put  on  the 
stove;  put  in  the  borax,  and  then  add  the  soap, 
cut  in  small  thin  pieces.  Keep  them  hot,  but  not 
boiling,  several  hours,  or  until  the  soap  is  dissolved. 
When  cool,  it  will  be  double  the  quantity,  and 
thus  save  at  least  one-half.  Rub  the  dirtiest  part  of 
the  clothes  with  this  compound  and  soak  them  over 
night,  if  convenient,  or  an  hour  or  two  in  the  morn- 
ing. This  mixture  does  not  cut  the  hands,  and  is 
adapted  to  all  sorts  of  clothes — calicoes,  flannels, 
&c.,  as  well  as  white  cotton  or  linen.  They  are  to 
be  washed,  boiled  and  rinsed,  as  usual,  but  the  la- 
bor of  rubbing  is  greatly  lessened. 

Cologne,  No.  2. — To  a quart  of  proof  spirit,  add 
3 drachms  oil  lemon,  3 drachms  oil  garden  laven- 
der, 1 drachm  oil  rosemary,  half  ounce  bergamot, 
6 drops  oil  cinnamon,  1 ounce  essence  musk,  5 
drops  neroli,  or  orange  flower. 

Water-Proof  Blacking. — Take  three  ounces  sper- 
macitif melt  it  in  an  earthen  vessel  over  a slow  fire  ; 
and  six  drachms  india  rubber,  cut  it  into  thin 
slices,  let  it  dissolve ; then  add  eight  ounces  tallow, 
two  ounces  lard,  and  four  ounces  amber  varnish  ; 
mix,  and  it  will  be  fit  for  use. 

Indelible  Ink, — Marking  Liquid : — Lunar  cau- 
stic, 1 dr.;  rain  water,  2 dr.;  nitric  acid.  10  ggt. 


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Wetting  Liquid: — Salt  of  tartar,  1 dr.;  gum 
arabic,  i dr.;  Rain  water,  1?  oz. 

This  is  to  be  put  up  in  the  same  manner  as 
directed  for  the  former  receipt  on  page  22. 

Cologne,  No.  3. — To  a pint  of  proof  spirit,  add  1 
ounce  essence  musk,  8 drops  oil  cloves,  1 drachm 
bergamot,  1 drachm  garden  lavender,  2 drachms, 
each,  oil  rosemary  and  oil  lemon. 

Composition  for  Grafting.— Take  one  part  tallow, 
two  parts  beeswax,  and  four  parts  rosin ; melt  it 
together,  turn  it  into  water,  and  mix  it  as  shoe- 
makers do  wax. 

Water-Proof  Composition.— To  be  applied  to 
saddles,  harness,  gig  aprons,  boots  and  shoes ; also, 
to  well  ropes,  handles  of  various  implements,  and 
many  other  uses,  may  be  thus  prepared  : Rosin, 

1 part ; lard,  2 parts ; mix  and  apply  warm,  dry- 
ing it  in  before  the  fire. 

Water-Proof  Boots  , — Boots  and  shoes  may  be 
rendered  impervious  to  water  by  the  following 
composition.  Take  8 oz.  of  spermaceti  ancl  melt 
it  in  a pipkin,  or  other  earthen  vessel,  over  a slow 
fire ; add  thereto  six  drachms  of  india  rubber, 
cut  into  slices,  and  these  will  presently  dissolve ; 
then,  add  seriatim  of  tallow,  8 ounces ; hog’s  lard, 

2 ounces ; amber  varnish,  4 ounces.  Mix,  and  it 
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material  to  be  treated,  are  to  receive  two  or  three 
coats  with  a common  blacking  brush,  and  a fine 
polish  is  the  result. 

Hot  Drops, — In  one  gill  of  brandy,  put  one- 
quarter  of  an  ounce  of  pure  cayenne  pepper.  Let 
it  stand  a few  days,  then  filter. 

Black  Ink,  No.  2. — Powdered  galls,  3 oz.;  cop- 
peras, logwood,  gum  Senegal,  each,  1 ounce ; water,, 
2 pints. 

Mix  well  together,  and  let  it  stand  two  ox 
three  weeks ; bottle,  and  it  will  be  fit  fox  use.. 

Cologne,  No.  4. — Of  alcohol,,  one  gallon ; oil  of 
lavender,  twelve  drachms;,  oil  of  rosemary^  four 
drachms;  essence  of  lemon,  twelve  drachms;  oil 
of  bergamot,  twelve  drachms;  oil  of  cinnamon, 
twelve  drops. 

Furniture  Varnish. — White  wax,  two  ounces, 
oil  of  turpentine,  one  gill;  melt  the  wax,  and 
gradually  mix  in  the  turpentine. 

Cologne,  No.  5. — Oil  bergamot,  oil  lemon,  and  oil 
garden  lavender,  each,  4 ounces ; oil  rosemary,  half 
ounce ; oil  cloves  and  cinnamon,  each,  1 drachm ; 
essence  musk,  8 ounces ; proof  spirit,  3 gallons.. 

Excellent  Tonic. — Pour  one  pint  of  boiling  water- 
on  several  dandelion  plants,  root  and  leaf;  cover 
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it  until  cold;  drink  a teacupful  every  night  and 
morning. 

Liniment  for  Prosibiie. — Tincture  of  opium,  l 
an  ounce;  spirits  of  camphor,  § an  ounce;  tinc- 
ture of  cantharides,  i an  ounce.  Mix,  and  apply 
as  soon  as  possible.  I have  found  this  to  be  a uni- 
formly successful  remedy. 

Pearl  Powdor, — The  skin  is  enamelled  with  ox- 
ide of  bismuth,  a preparation  sold  by  perfumers 
under  the  name  of  pearl  powder. 

Oil  of  Tartar, "”In  London,  England,  oil  of  tar- 
tar is  thus  prepared : Crude  potash  of  commerce, 
1 i lbs.;  water,  1 gallon.  It  is  used  by  the  tavern 
keepers  for  scouring  and  cleansing  the  pewter  beer 
measures. 

Cologne,  No.  6, — One  drachm  oil  lemon,  one 
drachm  oil  rosemary,  one-and-a-half  drachms  oil 
garden  lavender,  10  drops  otto  rose,  30  drops  rec- 
tified oil  amber,  20  drops  vanilla  extract,  1 quart 
proof  .spirit  and  1 ounce  orange  flower  water. 

Blacking,  No.  1, — Take  ivory  black  and  molas- 
ses, each  twelve-ounces ; spermaceti  oil,  four  ounces ; 
white  wine  vinegar  .two  quarts ; mix  together. 

Strengthening  Plastor. — White  turpentine,  one 
part ; hemlock  gum,  four  parts.  Mix  by  heating, 
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Com  Plaster. — Take  2 oz.  gum  ammoniac,  2 oz. 
yellow  wax,  6 dr.  verdegris ; mix  them  together, 
and  spread  the  composition  on  a piece  of  linen  or 
soft  leather ; first  rub  down  the  corn  with  an  instru- 
ment like  a file ; it  is  to  be  purchased  at  most 
chemists ; a file  not  too  coarse  will,  however,  answer 
the  same  purpose.  Let  the  plaster  be  removed  in 
a fortnight,  if  necessary. 

Scald  Hoad  Ointment. — Take  1 oz.  sulpher,  1 oz. 
lard,  2 drachms  sal-ammoniac  ; mix  and  box. 

To  be  rubbed  upon  the  part  affected  two  or 
three  times  a day. 

Ringworm  Ointment. — Take  $ drachm  finely 
powdered  subacetate  of  copper,  1 dr.  prepared  calo- 
mel, 1 oz.  spermaceti  ointment,  mix  well  together. 
To  be  rubbed  over  the  parts  affected  every  night 
and  morning.  This  ointment  is  also  very  effaca- 
cious  in  cases  of  foul  and  languid  ulcers. 

Citrate  Magnesia. — Take  120  grains  magnesia, 
450  gr.  citric  acid,  40  gr.  bicarbonate  of  potassia ; 
dissolve  the  acid  in  4 fluid  oz.  of  water,  and  having 
added  the  magnesia,  stir  until  it  is  dissolved.  Fil- 
ter the  solution  into  a strong  12  oz.  bottle,  into 
which  has  been  poured  2 fluid  oz.  of  syrup  of  citric 
acid.  Then  add  the  bicarbonate  of  potassia  and 
enough  water  almost  to  fill  the  bottle ; close  with  a 
cork  and  secure  with  twine.  Shake  moderately 


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till  it  is  dissolved.  This  is  a very  pleasant  drink, 
and  in  the  dose  of  a tumblerful,  a pretty  active  and 
cooling  purgative. 

Cheap  Pomade. — Take  2 pounds  lard,  lk  dr.  es- 
sence bergamot  or  lemon,  1 dr.  essence  cloves. 
Color  with  alkanet  or  carmine  lake. 

Bottle  and  label. 

Balsam  of  limey.— Take  2 oz.  balsam  of  tolu, 
2 dr.  gum  storax,  2 dr.  opium,  8 oz.  honey.  Dis- 
solve these  in  a quart  of  spirits  of  wine.  This  bal- 
sam is  exceedingly  useful  in  allaying  the  irritation 
of  a cough.  Dose,  1 or  2 teaspoonsful  in  a little 
tea  or  warm  water. 

Bhubarb  Wine. — Take  of  sliced  rhubarb,  2 k oz., 
k oz.  cardamon  seeds,  bruised  and  husked,  2 dr. 
saffron,  2 pints  Spanish  white  wine,  k pint  proof 
spirits.  Digest  for  ten  days  and  strain.  This  is 
a warm,  cordial,  laxative  medicine.  It  is  chiefly 
used  in  weakness  of  the  stomach  and  bowels,  and 
and  some  kinds  of  looseness.  It  may  be  given  in 
doses  of  k to  3 or  4 teaspoonsful,  or  even  more,  ac- 
cording to  the  circumstances  of  the  disorder  and 
strength  of  the  patient. 

Anisssd  Cordial.— Take  2 lbs.  aniseed,  bruised, 
12 k galls,  proof  spirits,  1 gal.  water.  Draw  off  10 
galls,  with  a moderate  fire.  This  water  should 
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quantity  of  oil  with  which  it  is  impregnated  will 
render  the  goods  milky  and  foul,  when  brought 
down  below  proof.  But  if  it  should  be  milky,  it 
may  be  restored  by  Alteration. 

Extract  of  Verbena, — 1 gall,  rectified  alcohol, 
2 oz.  English  rosemary,  1 oz.  oil  lemon  peel,  1 oz. 
oil  of  Balm,  (Melissa,)  I dr.  oil  of  mint,  1 pt.  es- 
pril-de-rose,  1 pt.  extract  orange. 

Violet  Fow&er. — 12  lbs.  wheat  starch,  2}  lbs. 
powd.  orris  root,  h oz.  oil  lemon,  1 oz.  bergamot, 
2 dr.  oil  of  rose.  Mix. 

Stick  Pomade. — Use  lard  and  wax,  or  mutton 
suet,  in  proportion  to  the  consistency  you  wish. 
In  moulding,  be  sure  not  to  run  too  hot,  as  Cavities 
will  occur  in  the  centre,  rendering  the  sticks  liable 
to  break.  Scent  1 lb.  of  pomade  to  1 dr.,  each, 
essence  bergamot,  thyme,  lavender  and  orange  peel. 
Color  with  annitto  or  saffron. 

Camphorated  Vinegar. — To  6 dr.  camphor,  2 oz. 
alcohol,  1 lb.  strong  vinegar.  Powder  the  cam- 
phor by  the  aid  of  alcohol  in  a mortar  and  add  the 
vinegar. 

Flour  Paste. — Paste  is  formed  principally  of 
wheaten  flour,  boiled  in  water,  till  it  be  of  a gluti- 
nous or  viscid  consistency.  Add  a small  quantity 
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of  oxalic  acid.  This  is  a secret  not  generally 
known.  You  can  label  on  tin  or  metal. 

Mark  it  poison. 

Black  Scaling  Wax.—' 41  oz.  Venice  turpentine, 
9 oz.  shellac,  3 oz.  calaphony,  and  sufficient 
lamp  black,  mixed  with  oil  of  turpentine,  to  color 
it. 

Bottle  Scaling  Wax. — lb  oz.  dark  or  common 
rosin,  1 oz.  shellac,  1 oz.  beeswax.  Melt  together, 
and  color  with  red  lead,  venitian  red  or  lamp 
black. 

Sympathetic  Ink. — Write  with  weak  boiled 
starch,  and  when  the  writing  is  required  to  appear, 
brush  over  with  a weak  solution  of  iodine — the 
letters* will  appear  black. 

Violet  Ink. — 8 parts  logwood,  64  parts  water, 
boiled  down  to  half,  then  strain,  and  add  1 part 
chloride  of  tin. 

To  Remove  Ink  from  Paper.— Wash  alternately 
with  a camel  brush,  dipped  in  a solution  of  oxalic 
acid  and  cyanide  of  potassium. 

Poison. 

Freezing  Without  Ice.— 4 oz.  of  each,  sal-am- 
moniac and  nitre  in  8 oz.  of  water  will  reduce  the 
temperature  from  50°  to  10°.  When  extreme  cold 
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cooled  as  much  as  possible  by  one  portion  of  the 
mixture,  then  by  a succeeding  one. 

Fir©  Proof  Paper. — Dip  the  paper  in  a strong 
solution  of  alum,  and  then  thoroughly  dry  it. 
Some  paper  requires  to  be  dipped  more  than  once, 
and  must  be  repeated  until  thoroughly  saturated. 

Poach  Wafers.— “These  are  made  with  flour, 
sugar  and  red  lead,  heated  in  wafer  irons. 

Orris  Tooth  Wash.™ Water,  1 oz.;  honey,  8 oz.; 
alcohol,  1 oz.;  tine,  myrrh,  J oz.;  orris  root,  1 * oz.; 
tine,  bark,  \ oz. 

When  thoroughly  mixed,  bottle  in  2 or  4 oz. 
bottles,  and  label  neatly.  This  is  an  excellent 
preparation  for  the  teeth. 

Cinnamon  Soap. — 30  lbs.  tallow  soap,  20  lbs. 
palm  oil  soap,  7 oz.  essence  cinnamon,  If  oz.  ess. 
bergamot,  If  oz.  oil  sassafras,  1 lb.  finely  powdered 
yellow  ochre.  Mix  with  olive  oil,  and  melt  into  a 
mass,  by  means  of  steam  or  water  bath. 

Stick  Pomatum,  White. — Melt  together,  6 lbs. 
mutton  suet,  f lbs.  white  wax,  | lb.  spermaceti,  1 
oz.  powd.  benzoin ; scent  with  4 parts  essence  ber- 
gamot, 2 parts  essence  lemon,  and  1 part  cloves. 
Roll  in  sticks ; wrap  with  tin  foil. 

Castor  Oil  Pomade.  — Castor  oil,  4 ounces;  sweet 
lard,  2 ounces;  white  wax,  2 drachms;  oil  berga- 


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mot,  2 drachms ; oil  lavender,  20  drops.  Melt  the 
fat  together,  and  on  cooling,  add  the* scents  and  stir 
till  cold. 

Put  up  in  nice,  wide-mouth  bottles,  holding  about 
4 ounces. 

Soda  Water  Powders. — A pleasant,  cooling, 
summer  drink.  This  is  put  up  in  two  papers — one 
white  and  the  other  blue. 

The  blue  paper  should  contain  carbonate  of 
soda,  30  grains ; the  white  paper,  tartaric  acid,  25 
grains. 

Directions: — Dissolve  the  contents  of  the  blue 
paper  in  half  a tumbler  of  water ; stir  in  the  other 
powder,  and  drink  during  effervescence. 

Soda  powders  furnish  a saline  beverage,  which 
is  very  slightly  laxative,  and  well  calculated  to 
allay  thirst  in  hot  weather. 

One  pound  of  carbonate  of  soda  and  thirteen 
ounces  and  a half  of  tartaric  acid  supply  the  ma- 
terials for  256  powders  of  each  sort. 

Razor  Paste,  No.  1. — Take  1 oz.  prepared  putty, 
and  mix  with  a saturated  solution  of  oxalic  acid 
sufficient  to  form  a paste.  Spread  this  over  the 
strops ; when  dry,  add  a little  water.  It  gives  a 
fine  edge  to  the  razor. 

Ply  Paper. — Half  a pound  quassia  wood  and 
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pounds  of  water  until  they  are  reduced  to  ten 
pounds.  The  decoction  is  next  filtered,  and  eight 
pounds  of  sugar  with  two  pounds  of  honey  are  dis- 
solved in  clear  liquor;  to  which  are  then  added 
forty  pounds  of  glycerine  and  forty  pounds  of  soda 
ley.  The  paper  is  dipped  in  this  liquid.  The 
quantities  of  the  ingredients  may,  of  course,  be 
greater  or  less,  but  the  above  proportions  must  be 
preserved. 

Black  Court  Plaster,  No.  2.— Strain  black  silk 
on  a frame,  and  brush  it  over  with  a solution  of 
one  ounce  of  isinglass  in  12  ounces  of  proof  spirit, 
and  mix  two  ounces  of  tincture  benzoin  (Turlington’s 
balsam)  with  it;  when  dry,  repeat  the  process  4 or 
5 times,  and  finish  off  with  a coat  of  tine,  black 
balsam  of  Peru. 

Flesh-Colored  Court  Plaster— To  make  flesh- 
colored  court  plaster,  stretch  fine  white  silk  on  a 
frame,  and  brush  it  over  5 or  6 times  with  a solu- 
tion of  one  ounce  best  isinglass  in  12  ounces  of 
proof  spirit,  to  which  you  should  first  add  a few 
drops  of  tine,  cochineal,  to  give  a slight  tint. 

Black  Ink,  No.  3. — Ink  of  the  very  finest  and 
most  intense  black  may  be  prepared  by  adding  a 
very  minute  portion  of  vanadic  acid,  or  vanadiate 
of  ammonia,  to  a solution  of  nutgall.  This  ink  is 
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Cure  for  Ear  Achs. — Equal  parts  of  strained 
honey  and  best  balsam-copavia  and  French  brandy, 
put  into  a vial.  When  wanted,  warm,  shake  and 
put  one  or  2 drops  in  the  ear  3 times  a day.  It  will 
even  cure  deafness  in  some  cases. 

Cologne,  No.  7 — To  a quart  of  proof  spirit,  add 
one  drachm,  each,  oils  garden  lavender  and  berga- 
mot; 2 drachms,  each,  oils  lemon  and  rosemary; 
8 drops,  each,  oils  cinnamon  and  cloves.  Mix  well. 

Lip  Salve,  No.  1. — Of  white  wax,  one  ounce; 
oil  of  almonds,  half  an  ounce;  oil  of  roses,  six 
drops ; orcanette,  half  an  ounce. 

Essence  of  Celery. — This  is  prepared  by  soaking 
for  a fortnight  J ounce  of  the  seeds  of  celery  in  I 
pint  of  brandy.  A few  drops  will  flavor  a pint  of 
soup  or  broth  equal  to  a head  of  celery.  It  can  be 
put  up  in  2 oz.  bottles,  with  label  and  directions. 

Leather  Cement. — An  adhesive  cement  for 
uniting  the  parts  of  boots  and  shoes,  and  for  the 
seams  of  articles  of  clothing,  may  be  thus  made: 

Take  one  pound  of  gutta  percha,  four  ounces  of 
india  rubber,  two  ounces  of  pitch,  one  ounce  of 
shellac,  two  ounces  of  oil. 

These  ingredients  are  to  be  melted  together,  and 
used  hot. 

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cream  of  tartar,  8 ounces;  first  free  them  from  all 
moisture  by  drying  them  separately  in  an  oven  on 
papers.  Then  mix  thoroughly. 

The  amount  required  to  raise  each  quart  of  flour 
being  baked  is  one  teaspoonful. 

Mix  with  cold  water  and  bake  immediately. 

This  contains  none  of  the  drugs  generally  used 
for  baking  powders;  it  is  very  easily  made,  and 
costs  but  little. 

The  best  way  to  put  this  powder  up  would  be  in 
6 oz.  bottles,  well  corked  and  sealed,  as  it  attracts 
moisture  from  the  atmosphere. 

Root  Boor. “For  each  gallon  of  water  to  be  used, 
take  hops,  burdock,  yellowdock,  sarsaparilla, 
dandelion  and  spikenard  roots,  bruised,  each,  £ 
ounce. 

The  same  proportion  will  answer  for  any  quan- 
tity. Boil  twenty  minutes  and  strain  it  while  hot ; 
add  5 drops  oil  of  spruce  and  5 drops  oil  of  sassa- 
fras ; when  it  has  cooled  off  a little,  put  in  3 table- 
spoonsful  of  yeast,  t pint  of  molasses,  or  i pound 
of  white  sugar. 

After  it  is  well  mixed,  let  it  stand  in  a jar  to 
work  for  two  hours,  covering  it  with  a cloth,  then 
bottle  and  set  in  a cool  place. 

This  makes  an  excellent  and  wholesome  drink 
for  the  spring  and  summer  months,  and  if  put  up 
nicely  will  find  a ready  sale. 


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Blacking,  No.  2. — Half  a pound  of  ivory  black, 
half  a pound  of  molasses,  half  an  ounce  of  powdered 
alum,  one  drachm  of  turpentine,  one  ounce  sul- 
phuric acid,  and  two  ounces  of  raw  linseed  oil. 
The  ivory  black  and  molasses  must  first  be  mixed 
together  until  thoroughly  incorporated ; then  add 
the  rest  of  the  ingredients.  This  is  a good  receipt. 

Put  it  up  in  tin  boxes. 

Honey  Soap. — Cut  into  thin  slices  two  pounds  of 
yellow  soap.  Put  it  into  a saucepan,  which  must 
be  set  in  another  containing  boiling  water  over  the 
fire,  occasionally  stirring  it  till  melted,  then  add 
a quarter  of  a pound  of  palm  oil,  quarter  of  a 
pound  of  honey,  small  quantity  of  oil  of  cinnamon ; 
let  all  boil  together  six  or  eight  minutes;  then 
pour  out  into  moulds.  It  will  be  fit  for  use  the 
next  day. 

Green  Mountain  Salve.— Rosin,  5 lbs;  Burgundy 
pitch,  beeswax,  and  mutton  tallow,  each,  l pound ; 
oil  of  hemlock,  balsam  of  fir,  oil  of  origanum,  oil 
of  red  cedar  arid  Venice  turpentine,  each,  1 ounce ; 
oil  of  wormwood,  z ounce;  verdigris,  very  finely 
pulverized,  1 ounce ; melt  the  first  articles  together, 
and  add  the  oils,  having  rubbed  the  verdigris  up 
with  a little  of  the  oils,  and  put  it  in  with  the 
other  articles,  stirring  well;  then  pour  into  cold 
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This  salve  is  excellent  for  rheumatic  pains,  or 
weakness. 

Put  up  in  rolls,  with  fancy  wrapper  and  direc- 
tions. 

Camphor  Tablet  for  Chapped  Hands,  etc— Melt 

tallow,  and  add  a little  powdered  camphor  and 
glycerine,  with  a few  drops  of  oil  of  almonds  to 
scent.  Pour  in  moulds,  and  cool. 

Wrap  in  tin  foil,  and  again  with  a paper  wrap- 
per containing  fancy  label.  It  should  be  put  up 
nicely,  and  will  sell  well. 

Orange  Syrup.- — Put  H pounds  of  white  sugar 
to  each  pint  of  juice;  add  some  of  the  peel;  boil 
ten  minutes,  then  strain  it.  Bottle  and  cork  it. 
When  mixed  with  cold  water  it  makes  a delight- 
ful beverage,  and  is  useful  to  flavor  pies,  etc.  Put 
up  in  pint  bottles,  with  a neat  label. 

Ginger  Beer  Powders— Put  into  blue  papers, 
30  grains  of  bicarbonate  of  soda,  5 grains  of  pow- 
dered ginger,  and  1 drachm  of  powdered  white 
sugar.  Put  into  white  papers  25  grains  of  tartaric 
acid. 

When  used,  dissolve  the  contents  of  each  paper 
separately  in  ^ a tumbler  of  water ; when  thoroughly 
dissolved,  pour  one  tumbler  into  the  other,  and 
drink  while  effervescing. 

Put  up  one  dozen  of  each  powder  in  a box,  and 
label,  and  enclose  directions. 

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Cancer  Ointment. — Linseed  oil,  1 pint;  sweet 
oil,  1 ounce;  boil  them  in  a kettle  on  the  coals  for 
nearly  four  hours,  as  warm  as  you  can ; then  have 
pulverized  and  mixed,  borax  ? ounce ; red  lead,  4 
ounces,  and  sugar  of  lead  H ounces;  remove  the 
kettle  from  the  fire  and  stir  in  the  powder ; con- 
tinue the  stirring  until  cooled  to  blood  heat,  then 
stir  in  1 ounce  of  spirits  of  turpentine ; try  if  it  is 
thick  enough  to  spread  on  linen,  as  a salve,  by  taking 
out  a little  and  letting  it  get  cold ; if  not,  boil  it 
again. 

Put  it  up  in  boxes. 

Black  Stick  Pomatum.— Prepared  lard,  melted 
with  a third  in  winter,  and  a half  its  weight  in  sum- 
mer, of  wax,  and  colored  with  powdered  ivory- 
black,  and  strained  through  tammy,  or  any  sub- 
stance that  will  permit  the  fine  particles  of  ivory- 
black  to  pass  through.  Stir  it  constantly,  and  when 
it  begins  to  thicken,  pour  it  into  paper  moulds. 

Put  up  in  tin  foil,  with  a wrapper  containing  di- 
rections, &c. 

Chinese  Depilatory.—1 This  is  for  the  purpose  of 
removing  superfluous  hair. 

Chrystalized  hydrosulphate  of  soda,  3 parts ; 
quicklime  in  powder,  10  parts;  starch,  10  parts. 
Mix  together  well.  When  used,  it  is  to  be  mixed 
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is  to  be  removed,  and  scraped  off  in  two  or  three 
minutes  with  a wooden  knife. 

Put  up  in  wide-mouth  bottles. 

Spanish  Gmgerette.— 1 lb.  of  white  sugar,  § 
ounce  best  bruised  ginger  root,  J ounce  cream  of 
tartar,  2 lemons,  sliced,  and  1 gallon  of  water. 

In  making  4 gallons,  boil  the  ginger  and  lemons 
ten  minutes  in  2 gallons  of  the  water,  the  sugar 
and  cream  of  tartar  to  be  dissolved  in  the  cold 
water,  and  mix  all,  and  add  i pint  of  good  yeast; 
let  it  ferment  over  night,  strain  and  bottle  in  the 
morning. 

This  is  a cooling  and  refreshing  beverage,  and 
recommended  for  dyspepsia  and  sick  headache. 

Pain  Killer. — Put  5 tablespoonsful  of  cayenne 
pepper,  ground,  in  a wide-mouth  bottle;  add  half 
a pint  of  alcohol  and  a small  piece  of  camphor. 
Cork,  and  let  it  stand  two  weeks,  then  pour  care- 
fully into  bottles.  This  is  an  excellent  internal 
and  external  remedy. 

Put  up  for  sale  in  4 oz.  bottles. 

Soothing  Syrup. — To  one  pound  of  honey,  add 
2 tablespoonsful  of  paregoric,  the  same  of  oil  of 
aniseed,  and  enough  water  to  make  a thick  syrup. 
For  children  teething,  dose,  a teaspoonfnl  occa- 
sionally. 

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Arnica  Liniment. — To  one  pint  of  sweet  oil,  add  2 
tablespoonsful  of  tincture  of  arnica;  or  the  leaves 
may  be  heated  in  the  oil  over  a slow  fire.  This  is 
an  excellent  liniment  for  wounds,  stiff  joints,  rheu- 
matism and  all  injuries.  Bottle  in  4 oz.  bottles, 
with  directions  and  label. 

Adhesive  Plaster,  No  2 —White  rosin, 7 ounces; 
beeswax  and  mutton  tallow,  each,  ? ounce ; melt  to- 
gether, then  pour  into  cold  water,  and  work  up  till 
thoroughly  mixed,  and  roll  out  into  sticks.  In 
this  state  it  may  be  put  up  in  papers  for  salve. 
To  make  plaster,  it  should  be  spread  while 
warm  on  stout  muslin,  and  when  cold,  cut  into 
strips  of  a convenient  size  for  sale.  This  will  make 
a firm  and  adhesive  plaster,  and  will  remain  when 
placed  on  a wound  for  a long  time. 

King  of  Pain. — Burning  fluid,  1 pint;  oils  of 
cedar,  hemlock,  sassafras,  and  origanum,  each,  2 
ounces ; carbonate  of  ammonia,  pulverized,  1 ounce; 
mix  well  together.  This  is  a good  remedy  for 
toothache,  rheumatism  and  neuralgia.  To  be  ap- 
plied freely  by  bathing  the  parts  affected. 

Bottle  and  label. 

Pop  Corn  Balls. — Put  i bushel  of  nicely  popped 
corn  on  a table,  or  in  a large  pan. 

Make  a syrup  with  1 pound  of  white  sugar,  and 
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hardens  on  being  tried  with  cold  water,  remove  it 
from  the  fire,  and  add  to  it  6 tablespoonsful  of  dis- 
solved gum  arabic,  very  thick.  The  solution  of 
gum  must  be  made  with  boiling  water  and  stand 
over  night.  Saturate  the  corn  with  the  mixture, 
by  pouring  it  over  different  parts,  and  mix  well  to- 
gether with  the  hands,  or  a stick,  then  press  it  into 
balls  very  quickly,  lest  it  sets  before  they  are  all 
made.  This  amount  will  make  about  one  hundred 
balls. 

Cements. — The  term  cement  includes  all  those 
substances  employed  for  the  purpose  of  causing  the 
adhesion  of  two  or  more  bodies,  whether  originally 
separate,  or  divided  by  an  accidental  fracture. 
As  the  substances  that  are  required  to  be  connected 
together  are  exceedingly  various,  and  differ  very 
much  in  their  properties  as  to  texture,  &c.,  &c.,  and 
as  the  conditions  under  which  they  are  placed, 
with  regard  to  heat  and  moisture,  are  also  exceed- 
ingly variable,  a number  of  cements,  possessed  of 
very  different  properties,  are  required;  for  a ce- 
ment that  answers  admirably  under  one  set  of  cir- 
cumstances, may  be  perfectly  useless  in  others.  A 
vast  number  of  cements  are  known  and  used  in  the 
various  arts,  but  they  may  all  be  referred  to  a few 
classes;  and  our  object  in  this  paper  will  be  to  de- 
scribe the  manufacture  and  use  of  the  best  of  each 
class,  and  also  to  state  what  are  the  general  princi- 
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pies  upon  which  the  success  or  failure  of  cement- 
ing usually  depends.  The  different  parts  of  a 
solid  are  held  together  by  an  attraction  between 
their  several  particles,  which  is  termed  the  attrac- 
tion of  cohesion,  or  cohesive  attraction.  The 
amount  of  this  varies  with  the  substances;  thus, 
the  cohesion  of  the  particles  of  iron  to  one  another 
is  enormously  great,  whilst  that  between  those  of 
chalk  is  but  small.  This  attraction  acts  only 
when  the  particles  are  in  the  closest  possible  con- 
tact, even  air  must  not  be  between  them.  If,  after 
breaking  any  substance,  we  could  bring  the  parti- 
cles into  as  close  contact  as  before,  and  remove  the 
air,  they  would  re-unite,  and  be  as  strongly  con- 
nected as  ever.  But,  in  general,  this  is  impossible ; 
small  particles  of  grit  and  dust  get  between  them ; 
the  film  of  interposed  air  cannot  be  removed ; and 
thus,  however  firmly  we  press  the  edges  of  a broken 
cup  together,  it  remains  cracked  china  still.  Per- 
fectly flat,  clean  surfaces,  like  those  of  freshly 
ground  plate-glass,  may  sometimes  be  made  to  co- 
here, so  that  the  two  pieces  become  one,  and  can- 
not be  separated  without  breaking.  The  attraction 
of  cohesion  takes  place  between  the  parts  of  the 
same  substance,  and  must  not  be  confounded  with 
that  of  adhesion,  which  is  the  attraction  of  differ- 
ent substances  to  one  another;  for  example,  the 
particles  of  a piece  of  wood  are  united  by  cohe- 


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sive  attraction,  whilst  the  union  of  glue  and  wood 
to  each  other  depends  on  adhesi  ve  attraction.  And 
it  is  important  that  this  distinction  be  borne  in 
mind,  for,  in  almost  all  cases,  the  cohesion  be- 
tween the  particles  of  the  cement  is  very  much  less 
than  the  adhesion  of  the  cement  to  other  bodies ; 
and  if  torn  apart  the  connected  joint  gives  way — 
not  by  the  loosening  of  the  adhesion,  but  by  the 
layer  of  cement  splitting  down  the  centre.  Hence 
the  important  rule,  that  the  less  cement  in  a joint, 
the  stronger  it  is.  Domestic  manipulators  usually 
reverse  this,  by  letting  as  much  cement  as  possible 
remain  in  the  joint,  which  is,  therefore,  necessarily 
a weak  one.  A thick,  nearly  solid  cement,  which 
cannot  be  pressed  out  of  the  joint,  is  always  infe- 
rior to  a thinner  one,  of  which  merely  a connecting 
film  remains  between  the  united  surfaces. 

Mouth  Glue,  No.  L— Affords  a very  convenient 
means  of  uniting  papers,  and  other  small  light  ob- 
jects ; it  is  made  by  dissolving  by  the  aid  of  heat,  pure 
glue,  as  parchment  glue,  or  gelatine,  with  about  one 
quarter  or  one-third  of  its  weight  of  coarse  brown 
sugar,  in  as  small  quantity  of  boiling  water  as  pos- 
sible; this  when  perfectly  liquid,  should  be  cast 
into  thin  cakes  on  a flat  surface  very  slightly  oiled, 
and  as  it  cools  cut  up  into  pieces  of  a convenient 
size.  When  required  for  use  one  end  may  be 
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rubbed  on  any  substances  it  may  be  wished  to  join  ; 
a piece  kept  in  the  desk  or  work-box  is  exceedingly 
convenient. 

Liquid  Gins. — Several  preparations  were  much 
in  vogue  a few  months  since  under  this  title.  The 
liquid  glue  of  the  shops  is  made  by  dissolving  shel- 
lac in  water,  by  boiling  it  along  with  borax,  which 
possesses  the  peculiar  property  of  causing  the  solu- 
tion of  the  resinous  lac.  This  preparation  is  con- 
venient from  its  cheapness,  and  freedom  from  smell ; 
but  it  gives  way  if  exposed  to  long-continued 
damp,  which  that  made  with  naphtha  resists.  Of 
the  use  of  common  glue  very  little  need  be  said ; 
it  should  always  be  prepared  in  a glue-pot  or 
double  vessel,  to  prevent  its  being  burned,  which 
injures  it  very  materially;  the  objection  to  the  use 
of  this  contrivance  is,  that  it  renders  it  impossible 
to  heat  the  glue  in  the  inner  vessel  to  the  boiling 
point;  this  inconvenience  can  be  obviated  by  em- 
ploying in  the  outer  vessel  some  liquid  which  boils 
at  a higher  temperature  than  pure  water,  such  as 
saturated  solution  of  salt  (made  by  adding  one- 
third  as  much  salt  as  water).  This  boils  at  224° 
Fahr.,  twelve  degrees  above  the  heat  of  boiling 
water,  and  enables  the  glue  in  the  inner  vessel  to 
be  heated  to  a much  higher  temperature  than 
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lution  of  nitre  is  used,  the  temperature  rises  still 
higher. 

Scent  Bags  for  Linen.— -These  may  be  composed 
of  any  mixtures  of  the  following  articles — flowers, 
dried  and  pounded;  powdered  cloves,  mace,  nut- 
meg, cinnamon;  leaves-— dried  and  pounded- — of 
mint,  balm,  dragon-wort,  southern-wood,  ground- 
ivy,  laurel,  hyssop,  sweet  marjoram,  origanum,  rose- 
mary; woods,  such  as  cassia,  juniper,  rhodium, 
sandal-wood  and  rose- wood;  roots  of  angelica,  ze- 
doary,  orris ; all  the  fragrant  balsams;  ambergris, 
musk,  and  civet.  These  latter  should  be  carefully 
used  on  linen. 

Elderberry  Wine. — Gather  the  berries  ripe  and 
dry,  prick  them,  bruise  them  with  your  hands,  and 
strain  them.  Set  the  liquor  by  in  glazed  earthen 
vessels  for  twelve  hours  to  settle;  put  to  every 
pint  of  juice  a pint  and  a half  of  water,  and  to 
every  gallon  of  this  liquor  three  pounds  of  good 
moist  sugar ; set  in  a kettle  over  the  fire,  and  when 
it  is  ready  to  boil  clarify  it  with  the  white  of  four 
or  five  eggs;  let  it  boil  one  hour,  and  when  it  is 
almost  cold,  work  it  with  strong  ale  yeast, 
and  turn  it,  filling  up  the  vessel  from  time  to  time 
with  the  same  liquor,  saved  on  purpose,  as  it  sinks 
by  working.  In  a month’s  time,  if  the  vessel 
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bottle,  and,  after  bottling,  will  be  fit  to  drink  in 
twelve  months. 

Preston  Salts. — Take  of  sal-ammoniac  and  salts 
of  tartar,  of  each  about  two  ounces ; pound  up  the 
sal  ammoniac  into  small  bits,  and  mix  them  gently 
with  the  salts  of  tartar.  After  being  well  mixed, 
add  a few  drops  of  oil  of  lavender,  sufficient  to 
scent,  and  also  a little  musk ; stop  up  in  a glass 
bottle,  and  when  required  for  use,  add  a few  drops 
of  water,  or  spirits  of  hartshorn,  when  you  will  im- 
mediately have  strong  smelling  salts.  The  musk, 
being  expensive,  may  be  omitted ; it  will  still  be 
good.  Any  person  can  for  a few  cents  obtain 
these  ingredients  at  any  druggist’s,  and  they  will 
make  salts,  which  to  buy,  prepared,  would  cost  at 
least  twenty-five  cents. 

Sprues  Bssr  Powisrs. — Powdered  white  sugar, 
three  ounces ; essence  of  spruce,  forty  drops ; carbo- 
nate of  soda,  five  drachms  and  a scruple.  Mix, 
and  divide  into  two  blue  papers.  Tartaric  acid, 
six  drachms ; wrap  in  twelve  white  papers.  Mix 
as  ginger  beer  poAvders.  Cost,  10  cts. 

Portable  Ls^isuais. — Tartaric  or  citric  acid, 
one  ounce;  finely  powdered  lump-sugar,  half  a 
pound;  essence  of  lemon,  twenty  drops.  Mix. 
Two  or  three  teaspoonsful  make  a capital  glass  of 
lemonade.  Cost,  10  cts.,  Avith  tartaric  acid;  20  cts. 
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Orangeacb.— Squeeze  out  the  juice  of  an  orange, 
pour  boiling  water  on  a little  of  the  peel,  and  cover 
it  close.  Boil  water  and  sugar  to  a thin  syrup, 
and  skim  it.  When  all  are  cold,  mix  the  juice, 
the  infusion,  and  the  syrup,  with  as  much  more 
water  as  will  make  a rich  drink.  Strain  through 
a jelly-bag,  and  ice. 

Gillgor  Lsmonade. — Boil  twelve  pounds  and  a 
half  of  lump  sugar  for  twenty  minutes  in  ten  gal- 
lons of  water ; clear  it  with  the  whites  of  six  eggs. 
Bruise  half  a pound  of  common  ginger,  boil  with 
the  liquor,  and  then  pour  it  upon  ten  lemons 
pared.  When  quite  cold,  put  it  in  a cask,  with 
two  tablespoonsful  of  yeast,  the  lemons  sliced,  and 
add  half  an  ounce  of  isinglass.  Bung  up  the  cask 
the  next  day.  It  will  be  ready  to  bottle  in  three 
weeks,  and  to  drink  in  another  three  weeks. 

Easpberry  Vinegar.— Put  a pound  of  fine  fruit 
into  a bowl,  pour  upon  it  a quart  of  the  best  white 
wine  vinegar,  next  day,  strain  the  liquor  on  a 
pound  of  fresh  raspberries ; the  following  day  do 
the  same,  but  do  not  squeeze  the  fruit,  only  drain 
the  liquor  as  dry  as  you  can.  Bottle,  and  cork 
well,  then  cover  the  corks  with  bottle  cement. 

Cough  Mixture. — Paregoric  elixir  one  penny- 
worth, and  six  drops  of  laudanum.  Mix  a little 
treacle  with  three  or  four  ounces  of  vinegar,  and 


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put  it  on  the  fire  till  nearly  boiling;  then  add  it 
to  the  other  ingredients.  Put  it  in  a bottle,  shake 
it,  and  it  will  be  ready  for  use.  When  the  cough 
is  troublesome,  take  a spoonful. 

Yellow  Basilicon.  is  composed  of  two  ounces  of 
yellow  wax,  five  ounces  of  white  rosin,  and  seven 
ounces  of  hog’s  lard ; these  must  be  slowly  melted 
together,  and  stirred  constantly  with  a stick,  till 
completely  mixed.  This  ointment  is  sometimes 
used  in  treating  scalds  and  burns ; also  for  dress- 
ing blisters,  when  it  is  wished  to  keep  up  a dis- 
charge from  them  for  a few  days.  This  is  a stimu- 
lating ointment. 

Fly  Water. — The  following  preparation,  without 
endangering  the  lives  of  children,  or  other  incau- 
tious persons,  is  not  less  fatal  to  flies  than  a solu- 
tion of  arsenic.  Dissolve  two  drachms  of  the  ex- 
tract of  quassia  in  half  a pint  of  boiling  water,  add 
a little  sugar  or  syrup,  and  put  the  -mixture  in 
plates. 

Camphor  Cerate  for  Chapped  Hands.— Take  one 
ounce  and  a half  of  spermaceti,  half  an  ounce  of 
white  wax,  scrape  them  into  an  earthen  vessel  or 
pipkin  (an  earthen  jam-pot  will  do),  add  six 
drachms  of  pounded  camphor,  and  pour  on  the 
whole  four  tablespoonsful  of  best  olive  oil ; let  it 
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when  liquid.  Before  you  wash  your  hands,  take 
a small  piece  of  the  cerate,  and  rub  it  into  your 
hands,  then  wash  them  as  usual.  Putting  the  ce- 
rate on  before  going  to  bed  is  very  good.  The  in- 
gredients cost  25  cts. 

Put  up  in  wide-mouth  bottles. 

Rose  Lip  Salve.— Eight  ounces  sweet  almond 
oil,  four  ounces  prepared  mutton  suet,  one  ounce 
and  a half  white  wax,  two  ounces  spermaceti, 
twenty  drops  otto ; steep  a small  quantity  of  alka- 
net  root  in  the  oil,  and  strain  before  using.  Melt 
the  suet,  wax,  and  spermaceti  together,  then  add 
the  chloric  oil  and  otto. 

Bear’s  G-rsase  (Imitative).— Hog’s  lard,  sixteen 
ounces;  flour  of  benzoin  and  palm  oil,  of  each,  a 
quarter  of  an  ounce.  Melt  together  until  com- 
bined, aud  stir  until  cold.  Scent  at  pleasure. 
This  will  keep  a long  time. 

Pomade  Victoria. — This  highly-praised  and  ex- 
cellent pomade  is  made  in  the  following  way — and 
if  so  made,  will  be  found  to  give  a beautiful  gloss 
and  softness  to  the  hair : — Quarter  of  a pound  of 
honey  and  half  an  ounce  of  bees’  wax  simmered  to- 
gether for  a few  minutes,  and  then  strain;  and  of 
oil  of  almonds,  lavender,  and  thyme,  half  a 
drachm  each.  Be  sure  to  continue  stirring  till 
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Linen  Scant  Bags,  No.  2.— Rose-leaves  dried 
in  the  shade,  or  at  about  four  feet  from  a stove, 
one  pound ; cloves,  carraway-seeds,  and  allspice,  of 
each,  one  ounce ; pound  in  a mortar,  or  grind  in  a 
mill;  dried  salt,  a quarter  of  a pound.  Mix  all 
these  together,  and  put  the  compound  into  little 
bags. 

Tooth  Powder,  No.  3.— 1 OZ  powd.  orris  root, 

1 dr.  gum  camphor,  2 dr.  powd.  myrrh,  £ oz.  pre- 
pared chalk. 

Itch  Ointment. — Take  2 oz.  flowers  of  sulpher, 

2 drachms  (each)  pulv.  white  hellebore,  and  sal- 
tartar;  add  20  drops  oil  lemon.  Mix  well  with 
two  oz.  lard.  Box  and  label. 

Clean  Steel  and  Iron, — Take  1 oz.  soft  soap  and 
2 oz.  emery ; make  into  a paste,  then  rub  the  arti- 
cles for  cleaning  with  a washed  leather  and  it  will 
give  a brilliant  polish. 

Bhllbarb  Wine, — An  agreeable  and  healthful 
wine  is  made  from  the  expressed  juice  of  the  gar- 
den rhubarb. 

To  each  gallon  of  juice,  add  1 gal.  of  soft  water, 
in  which  7 lbs.  of  brown  sugar  has  been  dissolved ; 
fill  a keg  or  a barrel  with  this  proportion,  leaving 
the  bung  out,  and  keep  it  filled  with  sweetened 
water  as  it  works  over  until  clear;  then  bung  down 
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These  stalks  will  furnish  about  three-fourths 
their  weight  in  juice,  or  from  sixteen  hundred  to 
two  thousand  gallons  of  wine  to  each  acre  of  well 
cultivated  plants.  Fill  the  barrels  and  let  them 
stand  until  spring,  and  bottle,  as  any  wine  will  be 
better  in  glass  or  stone. 

Blacking,  No.  3. — Ivory  black,  one  and  a-half 
ounce;  treacle,  one  and  a-half  ounce;  sperm  oil, 
three  drachms ; strong  oil  of  vitrol,  three  drachms ; 
common  vinegar,  half  a pint.  Mix  the  ivory 
black,  treacle,  and  vinegar  together,  then  mix 
the  sperm  oil  and  oil  of  vitrol  separately,  and  add 
them  to  the  other  mixture. 

Shampooing  Mixture,  No.  1.— For  five  cents  per 
quart.-— Purified  carbonate  of  potash,  commonly 
called  salts  of  tartar,  loz. ; rain  water,  1 qt. ; mix, 
and  it  is  ready  for  use. 

Apply  a little  of  it  to  the  head,  rubbing  and 
working  it  thoroughly ; then  rinse  out  with  clean 
soft  water,  and  dry  the  hair  well  with  a coarse, 
dry  towel,  applying  a little  oil  or  pomatum  to  sup- 
ply the  natural  oil  which  has  been  saponified  and 
washed  out  by  the  operation  of  the  mixture.  A 
barber  will  make  at  least  five  dollars  out  of  this 
five  cents  worth  of  material. 

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3 oz. ; salts  of  tartar,  \ oz. ; alcohol,  I oz. ; and 
soft  water,  2}  pts.,  and  flavoring  with  bergamot. 
In  applying,  rub  the  head  until  the  lather  goes 
down ; then  wash  out. 

Vinegar,  No.  1. — Molasses,  1 qt. ; yeast,  1 pt. ; 
warm  rain  water  3 gals.  Put  all  into  a jug  or  keg, 
and  tie  a piece  of  gauze  over  the  bung  to  keep  out 
flies  and  let  in  air.  In  hot  weather  set  it  in  the 
sun ; in  cold  weather  set  it  by  the  stove  or  in  the 
chimney  corner,  and  in  three  weeks  you  will  have 
good  vinegar. 

When  this  is  getting  low,  pour  out  some  for  use, 
and  fill  up  the  jug  in  the  same  proportion  as  at 
first,  and  you  will  never  have  trouble  for  want  of 
good  vinegar. 

Artificial  Skin. — For  burns,  bruises,  abrasions, 
&c.  Proof  against  water. — Take  gun  cotton  and 
Venice  turpentine,  equal  parts  of  each,  and  dissolve 
them  in  20  times  as  much  sulphuric  ether,  dis- 
solving the  cotton  first,  then  adding  the  turpentine ; 
keep  it  corked  tightly. 

The  object  of  the  turpentine  is  to  prevent  pres- 
sure or  pinching  caused  by  evaporation  of  the  ether 
when  applied  to  a bruised  surface.  Water  does 
not  affect  it,  hence  its  value  for  cracked  nipples, 

chapped  hands,  surface  bruises,  etc.,  etc. 

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parts;  marjoram,  1 part;  lavender  flowers,  1 part; 
rub  together  to  a powder. 

This  snuff  is  very  useful  in  relieving  a cold  in 
the  head,  cleaning  the  nostrils  from  a disagreeable 
accumulation  of  mucus,  and  also  relieving  the 
headache. 

Put  up  in  well-stopped  bottles. 

Extract  of  Sarsaparilla. — Jamaica  sarsaparilla, 
16  ounces;  lukewarm  water  (100°  to  112°  F.) 
sufficient  to  cover  it.  Macerate  six  hours,  and 
strain.  Add  to  the  water  the  following  ingredi- 
ents, and  boil : bruised  licorice  root,  sassafras,  gua- 
iacum  raspings,  of  each,  2 ounces;  mezercum,  f 
ounce.  Let  it  cool,  stirring  occasionally,  and  add 
2 ounces  of  rectified  spirits  of  wine,  in  which  a few 
drops  of  oil  of  sassafras  have  been  dissolved. 
Good  for  humors,  &c.  Sells  for  one  dollar  per 
quart. 

Put  up  in  pint  or  quart  bottles, 

Brandrcth's  Pills. — Take  2 pounds  of  aloes,  1 
pound  of  gamboge,  4 ounces  of  extract  of  colo- 
cynth,  i a pound  of  castile  soap,  2 fluid  drachms 
of  oil  of  peppermint,  and  1 fluid  drachm  of  cinna- 
mon. Mix,  and  form  into  pills. 

Headache  Pills. — 1*  drachm  castile  soap,  40 
grains  rhubarb,  20  drops  oil  of  juniper  and  syrup 
of  ginger  enough  to  form  20  pills.  Take  two  or 
three  occasionally. 

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Mouth  Pastiles,  No.  1. — Extract  of  licorice,  3 
ounces ; oil  of  cloves,  1 4 drachms ; oil  of  cinnamon, 
15  drops.  Mix,  and  divide  into  one-grain  pills, 
and  silver  them. 

Mouth  Pastiles,  No.  2.“— Chocolate  powder  and 
ground  coffee,  each,  1 4 ounce ; prepared  charcoal, 
1 ounce;  sugar,  1 ounce;  vanilla  (pulverized  with 
the  sugar),  1 ounce;  mucilage,  sufficient  to  mix. 
Make  into  lozenges  of  any  form,  six  or  eight  to  be 
used  daily,  to  disinfect  the  breath. 

Mouth  Pastiles.  No.  3. — Catechu,  7 drachms; 
orris  powder,  40  grains;  sugar,  3 ounces;  oil  of 
rosemary,  (or  of  cloves,  peppermint,  or  cinnamon), 
4 drops.  Mix,  and  roll  flat  on  an  oiled  marble 
slab,  and  cut  into  very  small  lozenges. 

Erasive  Soap.““2  pounds  of  good  Castile  soap ; 
4 pound  of  carbonate  of  potash ; dissolved  in  4 pint 
hot  water.  Cut  the  soap  in  thin  slices,  boil  the 
soap  with  the  potash  until  it  is  thick  enough  to 
mould  in  cakes ; also,  add  alcohol,  4 ounce ; . cam- 
phor, 4 ounce ; hartshorn,  4 ounce ; color  with  4 
ounce  pulverized  charcoal. 

Put  the  soap  up  in  small  cakes  with  a nice  wrap- 
per and  directions  for  using. 

Lemon  Syrup,  No.  2. — Take  1 pound  of  Havana 
sugar,  boil  it  in  water  down  to  a quart,  drop  in  the 
white  of  an  egg,  and  strain  it ; add  4 of  an  ounce  of 


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tartaric  acid ; let  it  stand  two  days ; shake  it  often. 
4 drops  of  oil  of  lemon  will  much  improve  it. 

Almond  Bloom,  for  the  face.— Boil  1 ounce  of 
Brazil  dust  in  3 pints  distilled  water,  and  strain ; 
add  6 drachms  of  isinglass,  2 drachms  of  cochineal, 
1 ounce  of  alum,  and  8 drachms  of  borax;  boil 
again,  and  strain  through  a fine  cloth. 

Vinegar,  No.  2. — Acetic  acid,  4 lbs;  molasses,  1 
gal. ; put  them  into  a 40  gallon  cask,  and  fill  it  up 
with  rain  water ; shake  it  up,  and  let  stand  from 
one  to  three  weeks,  and  the  result  is  good  vinegar. 

If  this  does  not  make  it  as  sharp  as  you  like, 
add  a little  more  molasses.  But  some  will  object 
to  this,  because  an  acid  is  used : let  me  say  to  such, 
that  acetic  acid  is  concentrated  vinegar.  Take  1 
lb.,  or  1 pt.,  or  any  other  quantity  of  this  acid,  and 
add  seven  times  as  much  soft  water,- and  you  have 
just  as  good  vinegar  as  can  be  made  from  cider, 
and  that  instantaneously. 

Razor  Paste,  No.  2. — Emery,  reduced  to  an  im- 
palpable powder,  two  parts ; spermaceti  ointment, 
one  part;  mix  together,  and  rub  it  over  the  strop. 

This  paste  can  be  put  up  in  small  wide-mouthed 
bottles  for  sale,  so  as  to  be  convenient  for  the  con- 
sumer. 

Babel,  and  put  in  directions. 

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it  into  a moist  paste  with  some  sal-volatile.  Cover 
over  the  gold  ornaments  and  surface  with  a soft 
brush,  let  it  dry,  and  then  brush  it  off  with  a mod- 
erately hard  brush. 

Mouth  Glue,  No.  2. — Take  1 pound  of  the  best 
glue,  the  stronger  the  better,  boil  it  and  strain  it  very 
clear ; boil  also  4 ounces  of  isinglass,  put  the  mix- 
ture into  a double  glue  pot,  add  half  a pound  of 
brown  sugar,  and  boil  the  whole  until  it  gets  thick ; 
then  pour  it  into  thin  plates  or  moulds,  and  when 
cold  you  may  cut  and  dry  them  in  small  pieces 
for  the  pocket.  The  glue  is  used  by  merely  hold- 
ing it  over  steam,  or  wetting  it  with  the  mouth. 
This  is  a most  useful  and  convenient  article,  being 
much  stronger  than  common  glue.  It  is  sold  under 
the  name  of  Indian  glue,  but  is  much  less  expensive 
in  making,  and  is  applicable  to  all  kinds  of  small 
fractures,  etc. ; answers  well  on  the  hardest  woods, 
and  cements  china,  etc.,  though,  of  course,  it  will 
not  resist  the  action  of  hot  water.  For  parchment, 
and  paper,  in  lieu  of  gum  or  paste,  it  will  be  found 
equally  convenient. 

Liquid  Glue,  No.  2. — Dissolve  one  part  of  pow- 
dered alum,  one  hundred  and  twenty  parts  of 
water;  add  one  hundred  and  twenty  parts  of  glue, 
ten  of  acetic  acid,  and  forty  of  alcohol,  and  digest. 
Prepared  glue  is  made  by  dissolving  common  glue 
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vinegar)  to  keep  it.  Dissolve  1 pound  of  best  glue 
in  li-  pint  of  water,  and  add  1 pint  of  vinegar. 
It  is  ready  for  use. 

Cheap  Court  Plaster.— Take  half  a dozen  pigs’ 
feet,  well  cleaned  for  cooking,  and  boil  to  a jelly 
of  say  about  half  a pint  or  less — then  spread  with 
a brush  on  any  waste  scraps  of  silk,  and  we  find  it 
equal  to  any  adhesive  plaster  we  have  ever  used. 
Any  fatty  substance  in  the  boiling  of  the  feet 
raises  to  the  surface,  and  when  cold  can  easily  be 
removed.  One  of  its  chief  excellencies  is,  that  it 
costs  nothing  but  the  trouble  of  preparing. 

Silver  Plating  Powder. — 1 ounce  of  nitric  acid, 
1 ten  cent  piece,  and  1 ounce  of  quicksilver.  Put 
in,  an  open  glass  vessel,  and  let  it  stand  until  dis- 
solved ; then  add  1 pint  of  water,  and  it  is  ready 
for  use.  Make  it  into  a powder  by  adding  whiting, 
and  it  may  be  used  on  brass,  copper,  German  sil- 
ver, &c. 

Writing  on  Iron,  Steel,  &c.—  Muriatic  acid,  l 
oz. ; nitric  acid,  \ oz.  Mix,  when  it  is  ready  for 
use. 

Directions  : — Cover  the  place  you  wish  to  mark 
or  write  upon,  with  melted  bees- wax ; when  cold, 
write  the  name  plain  with  a file  point,  or  an  instru- 
ment made  for  the  purpose,  carrying  it  through 
the  wax,  and  cleaning  the  wax  all  out  of  the  letter; 


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then  apply  the  mixed  acids  with  a feather,  care- 
fully filling  each  letter ; let  it  remain  from  one  to 
ten  minutes,  according  to  the  appearance  desired ; 
then  put  on  some  water,  which  dilutes  the  acids 
and  stops  the  process.  Either  of  the  acids,  alone, 
would  cut  iron  or  steel,  but  it  requires  the  mixture 
to  take  hold  of  gold  or  silver.  After  you  wash 
off  the  acids  it  is  best  to  apply  a little  oil. 

Ghltta  Percha  Soles— Dry  the  old  sole,  and 
rough  it  well  with  a rasp,  after  which,  put  on  a 
thin  coat  of  warm  solution  with  the  finger ; rub  it 
well  in ; let  it  dry,  then  hold  it  to  the  fire,  and, 
whilst  warm,  put  on  a second  coat  of  solution, 
thicker  than  the  first ; let  it  dry.  Then  take  the 
gutta-percha  sole,  and  put  it  in  hot  water  until  it 
is  soft ; take  it  out,  wipe  it,  and  hold  the  sole  in 
one  hand  and  the  shoe  in  the  other  to  the  fire,  and 
they  will  become  sticky ; immediately  lay  the  sole 
on,  beginning  at  the  toe,  and  proceed  gradually. 
In  half  an  hour,  take  a knife  and  pare  it.  The  so- 
lution should  be  wTarmed,  by  putting  as  much  as 
you  want  to  use  in  a cup,  and  placing  it  in  hot 
water,  taking  care  that  no  water  mixes  with  the 
solution. 

Freckle  Ointment. — Dissolve,  in  half  an  ounce 
of  lemon-juice,  one  ounce  of  Venice  soap;  and  add 
a quarter  of  an  ounce,  each,  of  oil  of  bitter  almonds 
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in  tlie  sun  till  it  acquires  the  consistency  of  oint- 
ment. When  in  this  state,  add  three  drops  of  the 
oil  of  rhodium,  and  keep  it  for  use.  Apply  it  to 
the  face  and  hands  in  the  manner  following : 
Wash  the  parts  at  night  with  elder-flower  water, 
then  anoint  with  the  ointment.  In  the  morning, 
cleanse  the  skin  from  its  oily  adhesion,  by  washing 
it  copiously  in  rose-water. 

Permanent  Pasts,  made  by  adding  to  each  half- 
pint of  flour-paste,  without  alum,  fifteen  grains  of 
corrosive  sublimate,  previously  rubbed  to  powder 
in  a mortar,  the  whole  to  be  well  mixed ; this,  if 
prevented  from  drying,  by  being  kept  in  a covered 
pot,  remains  good  any  length  of  time,  and  is  there- 
fore convenient;  but,  unfortunately,  it  is  extremely 
poisonous,  though  its  excessively  nauseous  taste 
would  prevent  its  being  swallowed  accidentally ; 
it  possesses  the  great  advantage  of  not  being  liable 
to  the  attacks  of  insects. 

Camphor  Balls,  to  Prevent  Chaps.— Melt  three 
drachms  of  spermaceti,  four  drachms  of  white  wax, 
with  one  ounce  of  almond  oil,  and  stir  in  three 
drachms  of  camphor  (previously  powdered  by 
moistening  it  with  a little  spirits  of  wine) ; pour 
small  quantities  into  small  gallipots,  so  as  to  turn 
out  in  the  form  of  cakes. 

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Cologne,  and  another  of  lemon-juice;  then  scrape 
two  cakes  of  brown  Windsor  soap  to  a powder,  and 
mix  well  in  a mould.  When  hard,  it  will  be  an 
excellent  soap  for  whitening  the  hands. 

Marking-Ink,  without  Preparation —There  are 
several  receipts  for  this  ink,  but  the  following  is 
rapidly  superceding  all  the  others : — Dissolve,  sepa- 
rately, one  ounce  of  nitrate  of  silver,  and  one  and 
a-half  ounces  of  sub-carbonate  soda  (best  washing 
soda)  in  distilled  or  rain  water,  Mix  the  solutions 
and  collect  and  wash  the  precipitate  in  a filter; 
whilst  still  moist,  rub  it  up  in  a marble  or  wedge- 
wood  mortar  with  three  drachms  of  tartaric  acid ; 
add  two  ounces  of  distilled  water,  mix  six  drachms 
of  white  sugar,  and  ten  drachms  of  powdered  gum 
arabic,  half  an  ounce  of  archil  and  water  to  make 
up  six  ounces  in  measure. 

Lotion  for  Baldness. — Eau  de  Cologne,  two 
ounces ; tincture  of  cantharides,  two  drachms ; oil 
of  lavender,  or  rosemary,  of  each,  ten  drops.  These 
applications  must  be  used  once  or  twice  a day  for 
a considerable  time ; but  if  the  scalp  becomes  sore, 
they  must  be  discontinued  for  a time,  or  used  at 
longer  intervals. 

Bayberry  or  Myrtle  Soap— Dissolve  21  pounds 
of  white  potash  in  5 quarts  of  water ; then  mix  it 
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Boil  the  whole  over  a slow  fire  till  it  turns  to  soap,, 
then  add  a teacup  of  cold  water;  let  it  boil  tens 
minutes  longer;  at  the  end  of  that  time,  turn  it; 
into  tin  moulds,  or  pans,  and  let  them  remain  a. 
week  or  ten  days  to  dry ; then  turn  them  out  of 
the  moulds.  If  you  wish  to  have  the  soap  scented, 
stir  into  it  an  essential  oil  that  has  an  agreeable 
smell,  just  before  you  turn  it  into  the  moulds.. 
This  kind  of  soap  is  excellent  for  shaving,  and  for. 
chapped  hands ; it  is  also  good  for  eruptions  on  the 
face.  It  will  be  fit  for  use  in  the  course  of  three- 
or  four  weeks  after  it  is  made,  but  it  is  better  for 
being  kept  ten  or  twelve  months. 

Pomade  for  Baldness. — Macerate  a drachm  of  ‘ 
powdered  cantharides  in  an  ounce,  of  spirits  of 
wine.  Shake  it  well  during  a fortnight,  and  then 
filter.  Take  ten  parts  of  this  tincture,  and  rub  it 
with  ninety  parts  of  cold  lard.  Add  a little  es- 
sence of  bergamot,  or  any  other  scent.  B,ub  the 
pomade  well  into  the  head,  night  and  morning. 
In  ninety-nine  cases  out  of  a hundred,  this  appli- 
cation, if  continued,  will  restore  the  hair.  Another 
receipt:  Take  of  extract  of  yellow  Peruvian  bark, 

14  grains ; extract  of  rhatany  root,  8 grains ; extract 
of  burdock  root,  and  oil  of  nutmegs  (fixed),  of  each,. 
2 drachms ; camphor  (dissolved  with  spirits  of  wine), 

15  grains;  beef  marrow,  2 ounces;  best  olive  oil,  1 
ounce;  citron  juice,  I a drachm;  aromatic  essential 

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oil,  as  ranch  as  sufficient  to  render  it  fragrant;  mix, 
and  make  into  an  ointment.  Two  drachms  of  ber- 
gamot and  a few  drops  of  otto  of  roses  would  suffice. 
This  is  considered  a valuable  preparation  for  the 
hair,  and  is  to  be  used  ns  the  above. 

Circassian  Cream. — 1 pint  of  olive  oil,  3 ounces 
white  wax,  2 ounces  spermaceti,  i ounce  of  alka- 
net  root.  Digest  the  oil  with  the  alkanet  till  suffi- 
ciently colored ; strain ; melt  the  wax  and  sperma- 
ceti with  the  oil,  and  when  sufficiently  cool,  add 

drachms  oil  of  lavender  and  1 drachm  of  essence 
of  ambergris. 

Phosphorus  Paste  for  the  Destruction  of  Eats  and 

Mice. — Take  of  phosphorus,  8 parts ; liquify  it  in 
180  parts  of  hike- warm  water,  pour  the  whole  into 
a mortar,  and  add  immediately  180  parts  of  rye 
meal;  when  cold,  mix  in  180  parts  of  butter,  melt- 
ed, and  125  parts  of  sugar.  If  the  phosphorus  is  in 
a finely-divided  state,  the  ingredients  may  be  all 
mixed  at  once,  without  melting  them.  This  mix- 
ture will  retain  its  efficacy  for  many  years,  for  the 
phosphorus  is  preserved  by  the  butter,  and  only  be- 
comes oxydized  on  the  surface.  Rats  and  mice 
eat  this  mixture  with  avidity,  after  which  they 
swell  out  and  soon  die.  This  receipt  was  directed 
to  be  .used  in  place  of  arsenic  by  the  Prussian 
Government. 

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in  34  parts  of  coal  tar  naphtha — aiding  the  solution 
with  heat  and  agitation.  The  solution  is  then 
thick  as  cream,  and  it  should  be  added  to  64  parts 
of  powdered  shellac,  which  must  be  heated  in  the 
mixture  till  all  is  dissolved.  While  the  mixture 
is  hot  it  is  poured  on  plates  of  metal,  in  sheets  like 
leather.  It  can  be  kept  in  that  state,  and  when  it 
is  required  to  be  used,  it  is  put  into  a pot  and 
heated  till  it  is  soft,  and  then  applied  with  a brush 
to  the  surfaces  to  be  joined.  Two  pieces  of  wood 
joined  with  this  cement  can  scarcely  be  sundered. 

Grafting  Wax. — Five  parts  of  rosin,  one  part 
of  beeswax,  one  part  of  tallow.  Melt  these  in  a 
skillet,  tin  cup,  or  any  metal  vessel:  the  skillet 
being  preferable,  as  it  can  be  handled  better,  and 
the  wax  keeps  warm  longer  in  it.  Melt  these  over 
the  fire  and  mix  together  well.  When  the  scions 
are  set — say  as  many  as  twenty  or  thirty,  or  as  few 
as  is  wished— -have  the  mixture  ready  and  apply 
it  warm,  with  a small  wooden  paddle.  See  that 
every  part  is  covered  and  the  air  completely  ex- 
cluded. It  requires  no  bandage. 

Tracing  Paper.— -In  order  to  prepare  a beautiful 
transparent,  colorless  paper,  it  is  best  to  employ  the 
varnish  formed  with  Demarara  rosin  in  the  follow- 
ing way : The  sheets  intended  for  this  purpose  are 
laid  flat  on  each  other,  and  the  varnish  spread  over 
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paper  appears  perfectly  colorless,  without,  however, 
the  liquid  therein  being  visible.  The  first  sheet  is 
then  removed,  hung  up  for  drying,  and  the  second 
treated  in  the  same  manner.  After  being  dried, 
this  paper  is  capable  of  being  written  on,  either 
with  chalk,  or  pencil,  or  steel  pens.  It  preserves 
its  colorless  transparency  without  becoming  yellow, 
as  is  frequently  the  case  with  that  prepared  in  any 
other  way. 

Iron  Cement. — Mix  from  four  to  five  parts  of 
dry  clay,  two  parts  of  iron  filings,  one  part  oxide 
of  manganese,  half  a part  of  salt,  and  half  a part 
©f  borax ; when  the  cement  is  wanted  for  use,  this 
mixture  is  made  with  water  into  a paste,  which  is 
applied  immediately  to  the  pieces  to  be  joined.  It 
is  then  allowed  to  dry  gradually,  and  is  subse- 
quently heated  to  whiteness.  * After  this,  the  ce- 
ment will  resist  water,  and,  of  course,  heat. 

Put  the  dry  cement  up  in  boxes  or  bottles,  with 
directions  and  label. 

Liquid  Glue,  very  strong— Three  parts  of  glue, 
soaked  in  eight  parts  of  cold  water  for  several 
hours,  until  the  glue  is  soft.  Then  add  half  a part 
of  muriatic  acid  and  three-quarters  of  a part  of 
sulphate  of  zinc;  heat  the  mixture  to  185°  Fahr. 
for  ten  or  twelve  hours.  The  mixture  remains 
liquid  after  cooling,  and  is  very  useful  for  sticking 
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Stove  Paint. — Black  lead  is  a great  institution 
in  this  country;  and  probably  few  but  cooks  and 
housemaids  would  care  to  see  its  use  diminished. 
It  certainly  has  its  recommendations,  hut  it  can 
hardly  be  said  to  be  ornamental,  while  it  entails 
an  immense  amount  of  labor  on  our  servants.  In 
Germany,  where  a stove  is  continually  to  be  found 
in  the  common  sitting-room  of  a respectable  family, 
the  unsightliness  seems  to  have  been  felt,  and  a 
suggestion  has  been  made  to  do  away  with  the 
black  lead,  and  paint  the  stoves  and  ovens.  Oil 
paint,  of  course,  cannot  be  employed,  but  water- 
glass  (silicate  of  potash,)  colored  with  pigment,  to 
match  the  paint  of  the  apartment  is  the  material 
recommended. 

Before  this  is  applied,  the  iron  must  be  tho- 
roughly cleansed  from  grease,  and  all  spots  must 
be  rubbed  off  with  a scratch  brush.  Two  or  three 
coats  of  the  paint  may  then  be  put  on  and  allowed 
to  dry,  after  which  the  fire  may  be  lighted  with- 
out fear  of  injury  to  the  color,  which  may,  indeed, 
be  heated  to  redness.  Grease  or  milk  spilt  over 
the  paint,  has  no  effect  upon  it,  and  it  may  be 
kept  clean  by  washing,  with  soap  and  water. 

Dutch  ovens  and  like  utensils,  may  also  be 
coated  with  the  same  materials,  and  the  labor  spent 
in  polishing  be  saved.  A good  coating  of  the 
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Black  Reviver,  For  Black  Cloth.— Bruised  galls, 
one  pound ; logwood,  two  pounds ; green  vitrol, 
half  a pound;  water,  five  quarts.  Boil  for  two 
hours,  and  strain.  Used  to  restore  the  color  of 
black  cloth. 

Pastils  for  Burning. — Cascarilla  bark,  eight 
•drachms ; gum  benzoin,  four  drachms ; yellow  San- 
ders, two  drachms ; styrax,  two  drachms ; olibanum, 
two  drachms;  charcoal,  six  ounces;  nitre,  one 
drachm  and  a-half;  mucilage  of  tragacanth,  suffi- 
cient quantity.  Reduce  the  substance  to  a pow- 
der, and  form  into  a paste  with  the  mucilage,  and 
divide,  into  small  cones:  then  put  them  into  an 
oven  until  quite  dry. 

American  Tooth  Powder.— Coral,  cuttle  fish- 
bone, dragon’s  blood;  of  each,  eight  drachms; 
burnt  alum  and  red  sanders,  of  each,  four  drachms; 
orris  root,  eight  drachms ; cloves  and  cinnamon, 
of  each,  half  a drachm;  vanilla,  eleven  grains; 
rosewood,  half  a drachm ; rose  pink,  eight  drachms. 
All  to  be  finely  powdered  and  mixed. 

Scouring  Drops,  for  Removing  Grease.— There 
are  several  preparations  of  this  name ; one  of  the 
best  is  made  as  follows : Camphene,  or  spirits  of 
turpentine,  three  ounces;  essence  of  lemon,  one 
ounce.  Mix. 

Quinine  Tooth  Powder. — Rose  pink,  two  dr.; 


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12  drachms  precipitated  chalk,  1 drachm  carbo- 
nate of  magnesia,  6 grains  sulphite  of  quinine. 
All  to  be  finely  powdered  and  mixed ; put  up 
nicely  in  round  or  oval  wooden  boxes. 

Davy’s  Corn  Solvent.— Powder  fine  2 ounces 
potash,  1 oz.  salts  of  sorrel ; mix  well  together 
and  lay  a small  quantity  on  the  corn  for  four  or 
five  successive  nights,  binding  it  on  with  a rag. 
Corns  are  usually  made  by  wearing  shoes  too 
tight.  Walking  on  pavements  in  very  thin  shoes 
will  cause  corns  and  bunions,  because  of  bruising 
the  feet  on  the  hard  stones. 

White  Varnish. — Take  1 quart  of  alcohol,  and 
add  to  it  2 oz.  gum  mastic,  4 oz.  Canada  balsam, 
and  8 oz.  of  sundaric.  It  is  a white  drying  var- 
nish, capable  of  being  polished  when  hard.  A 
good  varnish  for  objects  of  the  toilet,  such  as 
work  boxes,  card  cases,  &c.,  is  made  as  follows : 
6 ounces  sandaric,  4 ounces  genuine  elemi,  1 
oz.  anime,  I an  ounce  of  gum  camphor ; melt  all 
slowly  in  1 qt.  of  rectified  spirits. 

Salt  of  Lemons. — Mix  4 oz.  of  salt  of  sorrel  in 
very  fine  powder,  with  like  quantity  of  cream  of 
tartar.  This  is  the  salt  sold  in  the  shops.  It  is  re- 
commended for  removing  iron  moulds  or  ink 
spots. 

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well  washed  in  pure  water ; then  lay  it  an  inch 
thick  in  a dish  and  strew  over  with  jessamine 
flowers;  it  will  imbibe  the  scent,  and  make  a very 
fragrant  pomatum  ; put  up  in  glass  pots. 

Almond  Paste. — Blanch  2 pounds  of  sweet  al- 
monds, 1 pound  of  bitter  almonds,  and  beat  them 
to  powder  in  a mortar  with  2 pounds  of  loaf  sugar ; 
beat  into  a paste  with  orange  flower  water.  Used 
instead  of  soap  for  washing  the  hands ; it  imparts  a 
pleasant  scent. 

Godfrey’s  Cordial. — Dissolve  2£  drachms  of  sal 
tartar  in  3 1 pints  of  water,  to  which  add  1 pint  of 
thick  sugar-house  molasses  and  afterwards  3 oz. 
laudanum.  Dissolve  i drachm  oil  sassafras  in  4 
ounces  alcohol,  and  add  to  the  above  ; shake  well 
and  it  is  ready  for  use ; bottle  in  small  long  bottles, 
cone  shaped. 

Dick’s  Eye  water. — To  10  grains  of  sulphate  of 
zinc,  add  20  grains  sugar  of  lead  and  1 pint  rose 
water ; dissolve  each  separately  and  mix  ; pour 
off  the  clear  liquor  and  bottle  in  panel  vials. 

Gold  Ink  , — Grind  upon  a porphyry  slab,  with  a 
muller,  gold  leaves  along  with  white  honey,  till 
they  are  reduced  to  the  finest  possible  division. 
The  paste  is  then  collected  upon  the  edge  of  a knife, 
put  into  a large  glass  and  diffused  through  water. 
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while  the  honey  dissolves  in  the  water,  which 
much  be  decanted  off.  The  sediment  is  to  be  re- 
peatedly washed  until  entirely  freed  from  the 
honey.  The  powder  when  dried  is  very  brilliant, 
and  when  to  be  used  as  an  ink,  may  be  mixed  up 
with  a little  gum  water.  After  the  writing  be- 
comes dry  it  should  be  burnished. 

The  novelty  of  this  ink  will  make  it  sell,  from 
which  you  can  derive  a large  per  centage. 

To  mako  Wafers. — Take  2 pounds  of  best  flour, 
2 ounces  of  isinglass,  and  i a gill  of  good  yeast. 
Mix  to  a proper  consistancy  with  gum  water,  spread 
the  batter  evenly  on  tin  or  earthen  plates  and  dry 
in  an  oven ; cut  into  whatever  shape  you  wish. 
Use  a small  quantity  of  Vermillion  in  mixing  for 
red,  indigo  for  blue,  and  turmeric  for  yellow  ; put 
into  small  oval  paper  boxes — yield  a handsome 
profit. 

Rhubarb  Pills. — Make  into  a stiff  paste,  1 oz. 
ground  turkey  rhubarb,  2 drachms  of  sulphate  of 
quinine,  2 drachms  of  extract  of  sarsaparilla. 
First  put  the  sarsaparilla  into  a cup  with  five  or 
six  teaspoonsful  of  cold  water ; let  it  stand  till  dis- 
solved, then  add  the  other  ingredients.  It  is  then 
ready  to  make  into  pills  with  the  use  of  a little 
flour.  The  whole  costs  but  a trifle,  and  is  enough 
to  make  nearly  two  hundred  pills.  This  is  a good 


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* remedy  for  indigestion.  Dose — two  pills  every 

other  night. 

Medicated  Prunes. — Take  a quarter  of  an  ounce 
of  senna  and  manna,  mix  thoroughly,  and  pour 
on  it  a pint  of  boiling  water  and  let  it  infuse  for  1 
hour,  tightly  covered.  When  the  infusion  is 
strong  enough,  strain  and  stir  in  a gill  of  West 
India  molasses  ; add  about  half  a pound  of  prunes, 
cover  tight,  and  srew  until  you  find  the  stones  of 
the  prunes  loose ; do  not  srew  too  long,  as  they 
become  insipid ; pick  out  the  stones  and  place  on 
a dish  to  cool.  They  may  be  given  to  children 
without  any  perceptible  taste  of  the  senna  and 
manna. 

Opodeldoc. — To  1 pound  of  camphor  add  i of 
an  ounce  of  oil  of  rosemary,  £ an  ounce  of  origa- 
num, 2 pounds  of  castile  soap,  cut  fine,  and  3 
quarts  of  spirits  of  wine.  Boil  all  together  for 
about  an  hour,  and  let  it  stand  to  cool.  Bottle  for 
sale  in  the  regular  style  of  bottle.  It  is  a good 
embrocation  for  bruises,  sprains,  stiffness  of  the 
neck,  back  or  shoulder,  and  for  rheumatic  pains. 

Wilson’s  Eye  Water. — Take  1 drachm  of  sul- 
phate of  zinc,  3 drachms  of  spirits  of  camphor,  4 
ounces  of  distilled  water,  hot,  and  8 ounces  rose 
water.  Pour  the  boiling  water  upon  the  zinc  and 
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cold,  strain,  and  then  add  the  rosewater.  It  is 
especially  adapted  to  relieve  pain  and  weakness 
incident  to  the  eyes  of  elderly  people,  when  de- 
pending on  debility  of  the  optic  nerves.  Wash 
the  eyes  night  and  morning. 

To  Extract  the  Perfume  of  Flowers— Procure 
a quantity  of  the  petals  of  any  flower  which  has 
an  agreeable  flavor,  card  thin  layers  of  cotton, 
which  dip  into  the  finest  Florence  oil ; sprinkle  a 
small  quantity  of  fine  salt  on  the  flowers,  and 
place  layers  of  cotton  and  flowers  alternately,  un- 
til an  earthen  or  wide  mouthed  vessel  is  quite 
full.  Tie  a bladder  over  the  top  and  leave  the 
vessel  for  fifteen  days  exposed  to  the  heat  of  the 
sun.  When  opened,  a fragrant  oil  may  be 
sqeezed  away  from  the  whole  mass,  little  inferior 
(if  roses  are  made  use  of)  to  the  dear  and  highly 
valued  otto,  or  odour  of  roses. 

To  make  Candles. — Candle  wick,  if  steeped  in 
lime  and  saltpetre,  and  dried  in  the  sun,  will  give 
a clearer  light  and  be  less  apt  to  run.  Good  can- 
dles may  be  made  thus  : Melt  together  1 0 oz.  of 
mutton  tallow,  i of  an  ounce  of  camphor,  4 oz.  of 
beeswax  and  2 oz.  of  alum ; then  run  it  into 
moulds  or  dip  the  candles.  All  we  ask  you  is  to 
try  this  receipt  and  find  it  worth  the  price  of  the 
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Blacking  without  Friction— Two  2 oz.  of  gum 
arabic,  add  1 oz.  ivory  black,  and  1 ounce  sugar  ; 
water  enough  to  make  it  easily  applied  with  a sponge. 
Dissolve  the  sugar  and  gum  and  grind  the  black 
on  a slab  with  it.  This  is  a labor-saving  article, 
as  it  requires  no  friction. 

French  Mustard. — Take  a sufficient  quantity 
of  green  tarragon  leaves,  (pick  from  the  stalks) 
put  into  a wide  mouth  glass  jar  till  it  is  half  full ; 
pressing  down  hard.  Then  fill  up  the  jar  with  the 
best  cider  vinegar,  and  cork  up  tight.  Let  it  in- 
fuse a week  or  two.  Remove  all  the  tarragon  by 
pouring  off  the  vinegar  into  another  vessel.  Then 
put  fresh  leaves  of  the  plant  into  the  jar  and  pour 
back  the  same  vinegar,  and  either  cork  or  cover  up 
tight  again ; let  the  last  tarragon  remain  in  the 
jar  ; in  about  two  weeks  the  vinegar  will  be  suffi- 
ciently flavored  with  the  tarragon  to  use  it  for 
French  Mustard  or  other  purpose.  Mince  as  fine 
as  possible  not  more  than  one  clove  of  garlic  ; mix 
it  into  4 oz.  of  the  best  mustard  powder  in  a deep 
pan.  Take  a gill  of  the  tarragon  vinegar  (strained 
from  the  leaves)  and  mix  it  with  equal  quantity 
of  salad  oil ; moisten  the  mustard  powder  gradu- 
ally, using  a wooden  spoon,  till  you  get  it  a little 
thicker  than  the  usual  consistency  of  made  mus- 
tard. Put  it  into  small  clean  white  jars  and  cork 
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you  need  not  use  the  whole  of  the  liquid  ; if  too 
thick,  dilute  with  more  oil  and  vinegar.  Tarra- 
gon vinegar  is  good  with  boiled  cabbage  or  greens. 
The  leaves  of  the  second  infusion  should  be  kept 
in  the  jar,  pouring  off  from  them  as  wanted. 

Homo-mado  Cider. — To  one  pound  of  sugar, 
add  one-half  an  ounce  of  tartaric  acid,  and  two 
tablespoonsful  of  good  yeast.  Dissolve  the  sugar 
in  one  quart  of  warm  water  ; put  all  in  a gallon 
jug ; shake  it  well,  fill  the  jug  with  pure  cold  wa- 
ter, let  it  stand  uncorked  twelve  hours,  and  it  is 
fit  for  use. 

You  can  treat  your  friends  to  cider  that  they 
cannot  distinguish  from  that  made  from  apples. 

Extract  of  Blackberries.— Fill  a quart  bottle 
half  full  of  ripe  berries ; add  to  it  a teaspoonful 
of  whole  allspice,  and  a few  cloves ; fill  the  bottle 
with  the  best  whisky.  In  a month’s  time  it  will 
be  fit  for  use. 

Artificial  Coral. — Take  4 pounds  of  yellow  rosin 
and  1 pound  of  Vermillion : melt  together ; dip 
twigs,  cinders,  or  stones  in  this  mixture  and  it 
will  give  them  the  appearance  of  coral,  and  are 
applicable  to  rock  work,  grotto,  or  any  fancy  work 
as  a substitute  for  that  costly  article.  This  re- 
ceipt, alone,  is  worth  to  many  over  $10. 

Camphor  Icc. — Melt  together  1 oz.  spermaceti, 


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6 oz.  oil  sweet  almonds,  and  2 oz.  camphor.  Put 
up  in  inch  square  cakes  and  wrap  with  tin  foil ; 
one  dozen  of  cakes  in  a paper  box.  These  squares 
retail  for  25  cents. 

Liquid  Blue. — Take  I pound  Spanish  indigo,  3 
pounds  sulphuric  acid  and  one  pound  rain-water  ; 
stand  the  indigo  and  acid  together  in  a stone  ves- 
sel, in  boiling  water,  till  the  indigo  is  dissolved, 
then  add  the  water.  Sold  in  all  grocery  stores  in 
4 oz.  bottles  at  a fair  profit. 

Bed  Bug  Poison. — Take  1 pint  of  alcohol,  2 oz. 
sal  ammoniac,  1 pint  spirits  t urpentine,  2 ounces 
corrosive  sublimate  and  2 ounces  gum  camphor  ; 
dissolve  the  camphor  in  the  alcohol,  then  pulver- 
ize the  corrosive  sublimate  and  sal  ammoniac  and 
add  to  it,  after  which  put  in  the  spirits  of  turpen- 
tine, and  shake  well  together.  This  sells  readily 
at  25  cents  per  oz.  vial. 

Blackberry  Brandy. — To  1 quart  of  strained 
blackberry  juice,  add  1 pound  white  sugar,  1 tea- 
spoonful powdered  allspice,  ditto  ground  cloves. 
Boil  a few  minutes,  then  remove  from  the  fire, 
and  add  I a pint  fourth  proof  brandy  or  good  Mo- 
nongehela  whisky.  Bottle  and  cork  close.  It  is 
fit  for  immediate  use.  On  no  account  use  inferior 
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The  above  preparation  of  blackberries  is  con- 
sidered extremely  beneficial  in  diarrhoea  and  other 
summer  complaints. 

Sweet  Smelling  Extract.— Add  to  5 pints  alco- 
hol, 3 drachms  oil  bergamot,  2 drachms  oil  lemon,  1 
drachm  oil  rosemary,  15  drops  oil  of  cinnamon,  7 
drops  oil  cloves,  1 drop  bitter  almond,  5 drops  oil 
orange,  and  15  drops  essence  musk.  It  makes  a 
splendid  perfume  for  the  handkerchief. 

La  Belle  White  , — Reduce  to  an  impalpable 
powder  1 pound  French  chalk,  1 pound  calcined 
magnesia,  and  1 pound  white  starch ; mix 
thoroughly.  Apply  with  soft  flannel,  and  this 
will  not  only  be  found  a harmless  preparation  but 
a very  pleasant  addition  to  the  toilet  and  will  be 
a favorite  with  the  ladies. 

Bloom  of  Roses.™ Get  a paper  of  Chinese  Ver- 
million, dissolve  sufficient  gum  tragacinth  in  hot 
water  to  make  a paste  with  the  vermillion,  and 
add  half  a teaspoonful  of  sweet  oil ; mix  again, 
making  the  mass  into  a stiff  paste,  then  put  it  into 
a close  pot  or  cup,  and  dry  it  by  a slow  heat. 
When  used  apply  with  a flannel.  There  are  more 
elaborate  preparations,  but  this  is  in  every  respect 
equal  to  the  best,  and  gives  satisfaction  to  the 
consumer,  and  is  cheaper  to  manufacture. 


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Soldering  Solution. — 2 ounces  muriatic  acid,  in 
which  as  much  zinc  is  dissolved  as  it  will  hold,  to 
which  add  \ an  ounce  sal  almoniac.  Clean  the 
metal  well,  and  the  solder  will  run  and  adhere  to 
any  part  of  the  metal  to  which  the  solution  is  ap- 
plied. It  will  also  solder  brass  and  steel  together. 

This  receipt  is  highly  recommended  for  making 
a most  excellent  soldering  fluid. 

Jujube  Paste. — Take  5 pounds  sugar,  6 pounds 
gum  arabic,  dissolve  each  in  one  gallon  of  water ; 
mix  the  two  solutions  and  evaporate  slowly  to  a 
thick  syrup.  Flavor  with  essence  of  lemon  or  any 
other  you  wish.  Pour  the  syrup  into  pans  and  eva- 
porate to  a proper  consistency  at  a moderate  heat. 

An  Excellent  Horse  Liniment.— Take  1 pint  al- 
cohol, i ounce  castile  soap,  i oz.  gum  camphor,  I 
oz.  of  sal  ammoniac.  When  these  are  dissolved, 
add  1 oz.  of  laudanum,  1 oz.  oil  origanum,  I oz. 
sassafras,  and  2 oz.  spirits  of  hartshorn.  Bathe  free- 
ly. Excellent  for  strains,  bruises,  sprains,  wind- 
galls,  &c. 

Extract  of  Musk. — Add  to  2 oz.  of  grain  musk, 
1 gallon  rectified  spirits  ; let  stand  one  month  at 
a summer  temperature  ; it  is  then  fit  to  draw  off. 
Use  small  short  necked  bottles,  tightly  corked  and 
tops  covered  nicely  with  sheep  skin. 

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as  green  and  fresh  as  possible,  and  boil  it  in  a very 
small  quantity  of  water  until  all  the  juice  is  ex- 
tracted. Then  squeeze  it  through  a cloth,  and 
give  the  liquid  another  boil,  stirring  in  gradually 
enough  sugar  to  make  it  thick  and  stiff.  After- 
wards, sift  sugar  over  a shallow  tin-pan,  fill  it  with 
the  paste  and  leave  it  to  congeal,  scoring  it  with 
a knife,  in  squares  or  sticks,  before  quite  hard. 
Any  herb  candy  may  be  made  in  the  same  man- 
ner. 

Queen  of  Hungary  Water. — To  1 1 pints  of  spirits 
of  wine  add.  2 a pint  of  pure  filtered  rain-water, 
1 teaspoonful  of  spirit  of  roses,  one  tablespoonful 
each,  essence  of  lemon,  essence  of  cloves,  ( 1 tea- 
spoonful each,  musk,  orange,  bergamot  may  be 
added,  or  not,  at  pleasure,)  1 tablespoonful  each, 
spirits  of  rosemary  and  essence  of  violets.  In 
this  way  you  can  make  the  same  quantity  for  one- 
tenth  w7hat  it  retails  for  in  the  shops. 

For  Staining  in  imitation  of  Mahogany.— Add 

to  1 gallon  linseed  oil,  3 oz.  alkanret  root,  1 oz. 
rose  pink.  Boil  ten  minutes,  and  then  strain. 
Rub  the  furniture  every  day  till  the  desired  pol- 
ished is  attained.  Can  be  manufactured  and  sold 
very  readily  4 oz.  for  25  cents. 

Printers’  Black  Ink.— This  is  really  a black 
paint,  composed  of  lamp-black  and  linseed  oil 

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which  has  gone  through  a degree  of  heat  superior 
to  that  of  common  drying  oils.  It  is  prepared  as 
follows  : Boil  linseed  oil  in  a large  iron  pot  for  8 
hours,  adding  to  it  bits  of  toasted  bread  for  the 
purpose  of  absorbing  the  water  contained  in  the 
oil,  let  it  rest  for  several  hours,  then  boil  again  8 
hours,  or  until  it  has  acquired  the  consistency  re- 
quired, then  add  lamp  black  worked  up  with  tur- 
pentine. The  thickness  depends  on  the  degree  of 
heat,  and  the  quantity  of  lampblack  mixed  with 
it.  It  should  be  done  in  the  open  air  to  prevent 
the  bad  effect  arising  from  the  vapour  of  the  burnt 
oil,  and  in  purticular,  to  guard  against  accident 
by  fire. 

Brandy  Bitters. — Add  to  3 gallons  brandy,  I 
pound  each,  orange  and  lemon  peel,  4 oz.  calamus 
root,  2 pounds  sugar,  1 oz.  camomile  flowers,  I 
gallon  syrup,  2 gallons  water.  Digest  the  whole 
well  together  for  12  days.  Draw  off  carefully  and 
bottle. 

Fever  and  Agne  Mixture —Mix  2 oz.  Peruvian 
bark,  20  grains  of  sal -tartar  or  salts  of  wormwood, 
12  drachms  snake  root,  8 oz.  alcohol,  8 oz.  water. 
Digest  for  twenty-four  hours,  shaking  occasionally. 
Dose,  from  a tablespoonful  to  a wineglassful  three 
times  a-day. 

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ized  sugar,  1 2 grains  drop  lake,  40  grains  gambo- 
ge, 60  drops  oil  cinnamon.  Make  into  lozenges 
with  mucilage  tragacanth,  by  rolling  out  very 
thin,  and  when  dry  cut  into  whatever  shape  you 
wish. 

Instantaneous  Toothache  Cure— Dissolve  1 oz. 
gum  mastic  in  one  ounce  ether.  This  will  pro- 
duce a yellow  oily  substance,  which  is  to  be  kept 
in  a well  stoppered  bottle.  Saturate  a small  piece 
of  cotton,  the  size  you  wish,  and  fill  the  cavity. 
The  ether  evaporates  while  the  rosin  remains  pro- 
tecting the  teeth  from  the  action  of  air  and  food, 
This  is  sold  in  small  bottles  as  magic  toothache 
drops. 

Blood  Purifier. — Take  8 oz.  each,  white  sugar, 
rice  and  starch,  6 oz.  ground  sarsaparilla,  4 oz. 
ground  senna.  Pulverize  each  separate  as  fine  as 
possible,  then  mix  them  well.  Dose  a tablespoon- 
ful three  times  a day.  It  is  recommended  as  a 
valuable  blood  purifier. 

Transparent  Soap. — Cut  into  thin  shavings  a 
good  article  of  palm  soap,  and  add  to  it  enough 
spirits  of  wine  to  cover  it ; place  near  the  fire  un- 
til the  soap  is  melted.  Perfume  as  you  choose. 
Then  pour  into  moulds  to  cool  and  the  preparation 
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make  a heavy  lather  either  for  shaving  or  toilet 
purposes. 

Quince  Syrup. — Grate  quinces,  pass  the  pulp 
through  a sieve  and  set  near  the  fire  for  the  juice 
to  settle  and  clarify  ; strain  and  add  1 pound  sugar 
(boiled  down)  to  every  4 oz.  of  juice ; remove 
from  the  fire  and  when  cold  bottle  for  use  or  sale. 
A tablespoonful  of  this  syrup  will  flavor  a pint  of 
water. 

Honey  Wine. — Put  in  a forty  gallon  cask  20 
pounds  honey  and  12  gallons  cider  ; let  ferment. 
Then  add  h a gallon  rum,  h gallon  brandy,  6 oz. 
red  or  white  tartar  dissolved,  f oz.  each,  almonds 
and  cloves.  Mix  well  together ; let  stand  twenty- 
four  hours,  then  bottle. 

Venice  Turpentine. — Take  1 qt.  of  spirits  of 
turpentine  and  i pound  rosin.  Dissolve  at  a 
gentle  heat.  When  cool  it  will  be  fit  for  use. 

Tincture  of  Allspice.—  Infuse  for  two  weeks  4 
oz.  ground  allspice  in  2 quarts  alcohol ; filter. 

Tincture  of  Cloves. — Infuse  for  2 weeks  2 oz. 
ground  cloves  in  1 quart  alcohol ; filter. 

Blackberry  Cordial. — To  1 gallon  of  blackberry 
juice  add  4 pounds  white  sugar ; boil  and  skim 
off,  then  add  1 oz.  of  cloves,  1 oz.  of  cinnamon,  10 
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then  let  it  cool  and  settle,  afterwards  drain  off,  and 
add  1 pint  of  good  brandy  or  whiskey.  Put  up 
in  pint  bottles. 

Blackberry  Syrup. — Take  2 pounds  of  the 
smaller  blackberry  roots  and  2 gallons  of  water, 
and  boil  them  down  to  3 quarts ; add  5 pounds  of 
crushed  sugar  and  1 pint  best  brandy.  To  60 
gallons  thus  prepared  add  3 pounds  of  allspice  and 
2 pounds  each  of  cloves  and  cassia.  The  smaller 
roots  are  much  better  than  the  larger  ones,  on 
account  of  their  possessing  superior  astringent 
qualities.  Put  up  in  pint  bottles. 

Any  preparation  of  blackberry  is  very  benefi- 
cial, both  as  a beverage  and  a medicine. 

Essence  Ginger.— To  1 pound  capsicum  add  3 
oz.  bruised  ginger  and  1 pound  alcohol ; mix  and 
work  well  for  ten  days.  Bottle. 

Perfume  for  Note  Paper, — Powder  1 oz.  starch, 
to  which  add  8 drops  otto  of  roses,  1 oz.  orris  root 
powder.  Put  the  above  into  bags  and  keep  in  the 
writing  desk  with  the  paper  you  wish  perfumed. 
This  article  is  used  by  the  Queen  of  England. 

Peppermint  Lozenges. — Powder  7 pounds  of  the 
best  white  sugar  and  1 pound  pure  starch,  oil  of 
peppermint  to  flavor;  mix  with  mucilage,  roll 
out  and,  when  dry,  cut  into  lozenges  of  whatever 
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can  make  a larger  profit  by  making  more  of  these 
articles  that  they  buy.  ^ 

Cure  for  Piles. — Make  an  ointment  of  equal 
parts  of  sage,  parsley,  burdock  and  chamomile 
leaves,  simmer  half  an  hour  in  fresh  butter,  or 
sweet  oil  and  lard ; then  rub  the  parts  affected 
with  it,  and  drink  half  a gill  of  tar  water  twice  a 
day.  If  the  piles  are  inward,  take  the  same 
quantity  of  tar  water,  and  half  a small  glass  of 
the  essence  of  fir  each  night  on  going  to  bed.  If 
this  course  is  continued  for  some  time  it  will  do 
you  more  good  than  all  the  quack  medicines  in 
existence.  Try  it,  if  you  wish  to  be  relieved  from 
this  painful  disease. 

Balm  of  life. — Take  4 oz.  gum  benzoin,  3 oz. 
gum  storax  callinter,  1 oz.  balsam  tolu,  IT  oz. 
gum  aloes  sucatine,  1?  oz.  gum,  myrrh,  2 oz.  root 
of  angelica,  2 oz.  tops  of  johnswort.  Powder  all 
these  together,  and  put  them  into  about  3 pounds 
of  rectified  spirits  of  wine,  in  a glass  bottle.  Let 
them  stand  in  the  spirits  4 weeks  at  a moderate 
heat ; shake  occasionally,  strain  it  off,  and  it  is  fit 
for  use,  or  to  be  bottled  for  sale.  If  the  gums  are 
not  all  dissolved,  add  a little  more  spirits  to  the 
same ; shake  and  let  it  stand  as  before.  Dose, 
from  12  to  15  drops  in  a glass  of  wine  in  the  morn- 
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cine  for  consumptives,  and  is  very  good  to  strength- 
en weak  lungs.  It  is  a great  relief  from  suffering 
in  nearly  all  diseases. 

Saffron  LozengQS. — Take  1 ounce  of  finely  pow- 
dered hay-saffron,  1 pound  sifted  sugar  and  8 
ounces  powdered  starch.  Mix  with  mucilage. 
Roll  out  and  cut  into  lozenges. 

Jellies  Without  Fruit.— To  1 quart  of  warm 
water,  add  J ounce  pulverized  alum ; boil  for  a few 
minutes,  then  add  8 pounds  of  white  crushed  or 
coffee  sugar,  continuing  a little  while  longer,  strain 
while  hot,  when  cold  put  in  8 ounces  of  the  extract 
of  vanilla,  strawberry,  lemon,  or  any  other  flavor 
you  wish  for  jelly.  There  is  a fortune  in  the  man- 
ufacture of  this  article  as  there  is  a handsome 
profit — as  the  sale  is  large  for  it  cannot  (if  made 
right)  be  told  from  the  genuine  fruit  jellies. 

To  Make  Acetate  of  Ivy— Take  1 ounce  of  ivy 
leaves  fresh  gathered ; place  them  in  a wide-mouth 
vessel  which  has  a close  cover  or  stopper,  cover 
with  vinegar ; in  two  weeks  they  will  be  fit  to  use  ; 
add  vinegar  as  it  is  absorbed.  Place  a part  of  the 
leaf  upon  the  corn  and  confine  it  there  in  any 
convenient  manner.  This  is  often  very  effective. 

To  Make  Spirit  of  Roses. — T ake  8 pounds  fresh 
petals  of  r>  ses,  add  half  a gallon  rectified  spirit  of 
wine;  macerate  for  a week  and  distil  to  dryness  in 


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a water  bath.  [This  is  the  real  article,  but  it  may 
be  made  by  mixing  half  a drachm  otto  of  roses 
with  a quart  of  spirit  of  wine,  and  placing  the 
bottle  in  hot  water  so  as  to  warm  the  spirit ; after 
which  cork  close,  shake  until  col’d,  and  next  day 
filter  if  required.] 

Rhubarb  Syrup. — Take  3 ounces  bruised  rhu- 
barb, and  16  ounces  pure  spring  water;  macerate 
12  hours;  filter  and  add  32  ounces  white  sugar. 
In  making  a large  quantity,  use  one  and  three- 
quarter  lbs.  rhubarb  to  20  lbs.  sugar.  This  is  an 
article  that  should  be  kept  ready  for  use  in  every 
family.  It  can  be  made  much  cheaper  than 
bought. 

Wistar’s  Cough  Lozenges.— -Rub  well  together 
2 drachms  pulverized  opium  and  half  an  ounce  of 
tincture  tolu  ; add  1 pound  pulverized  sugar,  and 
5 ounces  pulverized  gum  arabic ; form  into  a mass 
with  a solution  of  extract  of  liquorice ; roll  out  and 
cut  into  lozenges.  Some  factors  add  a few  drops 
of  oil,  anise  or  caraway.  Put  up  in  small  paper 
boxes  neatly  labelled,  about  one  ounce  of  lozenges 
in  each,  to  retail  for  25  cents. 

Lead  Solder. — Take  2 pounds  of  lead  to  1 pound 
of  tin.  Its  worth  may  be  known  by  melting  it, 
and  pouring  a small  quantity  upon  a board ; if  it 
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the  top.  Apply  rosin  pulverized  when  using  this 
solder. 

Silvering  Powder. — To  30  grains  nitrate  of 
silver,  add  30  grains  common  salt  and  3£  drachms 
cream  of  tartar ; mix.  Moistened  with  water,  and 
rubbed  on  worn  out  plate  or  any  copper  articles, 
it  coats  them  with  silver. 

Fig  Paste  for  Constipation.— Cut  up  small  1 
pound  of  figs,  and  mix  it  with  2 ounces  of  senna 
carefully  picked  over,  and  one  teacupful  of  molas- 
ses ; stew  it  till  it  becomes  thoroughly  mixed  and 
firm ; then  let  stand  to  cool.  A piece  about  half 
as  large  as  a fig  will  generally  be  sufficient. 

Milk  of  Poses. — Mix  together  a pint  of  rose 
water,  and  an  ounce  of  oil  of  sweet  almonds.  Then 
add  10  drops  of  oil  of  tartar.  Bottle  and  label 
nicely.  This  makes  a good  preparation  for  the 
hands. 

Hull  Healing  Salve.— Take  3 quarts  of  olive  oil ; 
3 ounces  common  rosin ; 3 ounces  beeswax.  Melt 
these  articles  together,  and  raise  the  oil  almost  to 
boiling  heat;  then  gradually  add  of  pulverized 
red  lead  two  and  a quarter  pounds,  if  it  is  winter ; 
if  in  the  summer,  two  and  a half  pounds.  In  a 
short  time  after  the  lead  is  taken  up  by  the  oil, 
and  the  mixture  becomes  brown  or  a shining  black, 
remove  from  the  fire ; and  when  nearly  cold,  add 
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of  pulverized  camphor  half  an  ounce.  This  is 
found  to  be  very  superior  to  every  other  salve  in 
burns,  fever  sores,  scrofulous,  fistulous  and  all  other 
ulcers.  Spread  it  on  a piece  of  linen  and  renew 
once  or  twice  a day.  There  is  money  in  this  if 
put  up  right  and  pushed.  A small  box  or  pot  re- 
tails at  25  cents. 

Spalding's  Grins. — Take  1 pound  fine  white  glue 
and  disolve  it  in  water  to  proper  consistency,  then 
add  a small  quantity  of  aqua  fortis. 

Use  one  and  a half  ounce  round  bottles,  which 
by  adding  a small  brush  sells  readily  for  25  cents 
per  bottle.  It  will  always  be  found  ready  and 
very  convenient  for  many  purposes. 

Bluing  Clothes— Put  1 gallon  of  soft  water  over 
4 ounces  Prussian  blue,  powdered ; add  1 ounce 
of  pulverized  oxalic  acid.  Put  in  about  2 ounce 
flat  bottles.  A teaspoonful  is  sufficient  for  a large 
wash.  Sells  well,  and  grocers  can  do  well  in  its 
manufacture. 

To  Imitate  Rosewood. — Brush  the  wood  over 
with  a strong  decoction  of  logwood  while  hot ; re- 
peat this  process  three  or  four  times ; put  a small 
quantity  of  the  filings  of  iron  among  strong  vine- 
gar ; then  with  a flat  brush  made  with  a piece  of 
cane,  bruised  at  the  end,  or  split  with  a knife,  ap- 
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a mannei  as  to  produce  the  fibres  of  the  wood  re- 
quired. After  it  is  dry,  the  wood  must  be  polished 
with  turpentine  and  beeswax. 

Virgin  Milk. — Take  equal  parts  of  gum  benzoin 
and  styrax;  dissolve  in  a sufficient  quantity  of 
spirits  of  wine,  the  spirits  will  then  become  a red- 
dish tincture  and  exhale  a very  fragrant  smell. 
Some  people  add  a small  quantity  of  balm  of  gilead. 
Drop  a few  drops  into  a glass  of  clear  water  and 
by  stirring  the  water,  it  becomes  milky. 

Ladies  use  it  successfully  to  clear  the  complex- 
ion. Put  up  nicely  in  fine  bottles  with  neat  label 
for  sale. 

Lavender  Water, — Mix  in  a quart  bottle  3 
drachms  of  oil  of  lavender ; 1 pint  rectified  spirits 
of  wine;  shake  them  well  together,  and  add  an 
ounce  of  orange-flowers  water ; 1 ounce  rose-water; 
4 ounces  of  distilled  water,  and,  if  you  like,  two 
or  three  drachms  of  essence  of  musk. 

Cheap  Paint  for  a Barn.— An  excellent  and 
cheap  paint  for  rough  wood  work  is  made  of  6 
pounds  of  melted  pitch  ; 1 pint  of  linseed  oil,  and 
1 pound  of  brick  dust  or  yellow-ochre. 

To  a farmer  this  receipt  is  invaluable. 

Essence  of  Celery. — Soak  for  two  weeks  i an 
ounce  of  the  seeds  of  celery  in  1 gill  of  good  brandy. 
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equal  to  a head  of  celery.  There  is  economy  in  its 
use. 

About  11  ounce  flat  bottle  is  retailed  for  from 
25  to  35  cents. 

To  Choose  Sugar— The  lowest  priced  and  coar- 
sest sugar  is  not  the  cheapest  in  the  end,  as  it  is 
dirty,  and  of  a very  inferior  degree  of  sweetness ; 
that  which  is  most  refined  is  the  sweetest ; the  best 
has  a bright  and  gravelly  appearance.  East  India 
sugars  appear  finer  in  proportions  to  the  price; 
but  they  do  not  contain  so  much  sweetness  as  the 
other  kinds.  Loaf  sugars  should  be  chosen  as  fine 
and  as  close  in  texture  as  possible,  unless  they  are 
for  preserving,  when  the  coarse,  strong,  open  kind 
is  preferable. 

Cheap  Paint.— Tar  mixed  with  yellow-ochre 
makes  an  excellent  green  paint,  for  coarse  wood 
work,  iron  fencing,  &c. 

Squill  Mixture— Take  4 ounces  milk  of  ammo- 
nicum ; 3 ounces  syrup  of  squills ; mix  together. 
In  doses  of  two  tablespoonsful  every  few  hours,  it 
is  a good  remedy  for  coughs,  asthma  or  oppression 
on  the  chest. 

Lee’s  Pills. — To  1 ounce  of  pulverized  jalup, 
aloes  and  rhubarb ; add  3 drachms  calomel ; 1 
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a mass,  with  shavings  of  castile  soap  and  syrup ; 
then  make  into  pills  and  box  in  oval  boxes. 

Hooper’s  Female  Pills. — Beat  well  into  a mass, 
8 ounces  pulverized  aloes;  2\  ounces  dried  sul- 
phate of  iron,  (copperas;)  2 ounces  myrrh;  1 
ounce  of  canella  ; 1 ounce  ginger  root ; 2 ounces 
of  extract  black  hellebore ; 1 ounce  castile  soap 
shavings ; add  enough  to  temper  it  and  divide  into 
pills,  each  two  and  one-half  grains. 

There  is  hardly  anything  that  returns  so  large  a 
profit  as  pills;  but  they  require  much  labor  to 
place  into"  market,  so  as  to  come  into  general  use. 

To  Blacken  the  Eye-lashes —The  simplest  pre- 
parations for  this  purpose,  are  the  juice  of  elder- 
berries, burnt  cork,  and  cloves  burnt  at  the  candle. 
Another  means  is,  to  take  the  black  of  frankin- 
cense, rosin,  and  mastic.  This  black  will  not 
come  off  with  perspiration. 

A stick  of  India  ink  is  the  best  of  all. 

Grafting  Wax. — Melt  5 ounces  of  rosin ; 1 ounce 
beeswax,  and  1 ounce  of  tallow  in  a metal  vessel ; 
one  with  a handle  is  preferable.  When  all  is 
melted  and  thoroughly  mixed,  wrap  in  tin  Toil  or 
put  in  wooden  boxes.  We  have  made  the  wax  in 
different  proportions  to  the  above,  but  find  this  to 
be  best  adapted  to  the  purpose. 

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Table  of  Measures,— This  is  of  great  use  for 
medicinal  or  other  purposes : — 60  drops  is  equal  to 
1 teaspoonful  or  1 drachm;  2 teaspoonsful  to  1 
dessert  spoonful ; 2 dessert  spoonsful  to  1 table- 
spoonful or  J an  ounce ; 4 tablespoonsful  to  1 wine- 
glassful;  2 wine-glassful  to  1 teacupful  or  1 gill. 

Syrup  of  Squills —Take  3 pints  vinegar  of 
squills;  7 pounds  of  white  sugar;  dissolve  by  a 
gentle  heat.  To  make  in  large  quantities  take  14 
pounds  perfectly  transparent  vinegar  of  squills, 
and  28  pounds  double  refined  sugar — dissolve 
either  cold  or  by  a very  gentle  heat. 

It  should  be  clear  and  nearly  colorless. 

Economical  Scouts,— As  cheap  perfumes  are 
often  required  to  fill  little  fancy  bottles,  such  as 
are  sold  at  the  bazaars,  toy-shops,  arcades,  and 
other  places,  the  following  recipes  for  their  manu- 
facture will  be  found  of  service : 

1.  Spirits  of  wine,  one  pint;  essence  of  berga- 
mot, one  ounce. 

2.  Spirits  of  wine,  one  pint ; otto  of  santal,  one 
ounce. 

3.  Spirits  of  wine,  one  pint;  otto  of  French  lav- 
ender, half  ounce ; otto  of  bergamot,  half  ounce ; 
otto  of  cloves,  one  drachm. 

4.  Spirits  of  wine,  one  pint ; otto  of  lemon  grass, 
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5.  Spirits  of  wine,  one  pint ; otto  of  petit  grain, 
quarter  ounce ; otto  of  orange  peel,  half  ounce. 

Plate  Powder. — Mix  well  together  1 pound  of 
levigated  oxide  of  iron  and  4 pounds  of  prepared 
chalk  finely  pulverized.  Put  this  mixture  into 
small  wood  or  paper  boxes. 

Rub  it  on  the  silver  dry  and  then  polish  with  a 
clean  buckskin,  finishing  with  silk.  This  prepa- 
ration is  a reddish  brown  color  and  often  sold  as 
plate  powder  for  25  cents  per  box  of  about  two 
ounces. 

Otto  of  Roses. — Steep  a large  quantity  of  the 
petals  of  the  roses,  freed  from  every  extraneous 
matter,  in  pure  water,  in  an  earthen  vessel  which 
is  exposed  daily  to  the  sun,  and  housed  at  night 
until  a scum  rises.  This  is  the  otto,  which  is  care- 
fully absorbed  by  a very  small  piece  of  cotton  tied 
to  the  end  of  a stick.  The  oil  collected  squeeze 
out  of  the  cotton  into  a very  diminutive  vial ; cork 
the  bottle  for  use.  The  collection  should  be  con- 
tinued while  any  scum  is  produced. 

All  Irish  Cordial. — Strip  1 pound  of  white  cur- 
rants from  the  stems  and  bruise,  put  in  the  juice 
the  thin  rind  of  a fresh  lemon  and  a quarter  of  an 
ounce  of  ginger,  well  pounded  and  sifted.  Pour 
on  these  1 quart  of  good  old  whiskey ; mix  the 
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hours  in  a well-scalded  stone  jug  or  pitcher,  covered 
closely  from  the  air.  Strain  it  off ; stir  in  it,  until 
dissolved,  1 pound  of  loaf  sugar ; strain  again  and 
bottle  it.  Try  it,  ye  Sons  of  Erin,  as  it  is  given 
from  the  old  receipt,  and  will  make  you  think  of 
your  mother  country. 

To  Make  a Scent  Resembling  Violets.— Drop 
twelve  drops  of  genuine  oil  of  rhodium  on  a lump 
of  sugar ; grind  this  well  in  a glass  mortar,  and 
mix  it  thoroughly  with  3 pounds  of  orris  powder. 
This  will,  in  its  perfume,  have  a resemblance  to  a 
well-flavored  violet. 

Ground  Glass. — The  frosted  appearance  of 
ground  glass  may  be  very  nearly  imitated  by 
gently  dabbing  the  glass  over  with  a piece  of  gla- 
ziers putty,  stuck  on  the  ends  of  the  fingers.  When 
applied  with  a light  and  even  touch,  it  cannot  be 
told  from  the  genuine. 

Magic  Dye. — Dissolve  ? an  ounce  indigo  in  dilu- 
ted sulphuric  acid,  and  add  to  it  i an  ounce  carbo- 
nate of  potash.  White  cloth  dipped  in  this  liquid 
is  changed  to  blue — yellow  cloth  to  green — red 
cloth  to  purple.  This  is  not  generally  kn  >wn,  and 
will  often  be  a great  benefit. 

Gum  for  Envelopes  and  Paper.— To  2 ounces 
gum  arabic,  add  1 ounce  isinglass  dissolved  in  three 
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boil  down  to  a thin  paste  and  apply  with  a brush. 
This  makes  a strong  gum. 

Brown’s  Bronchial  Troches— Take  one  pound 
of  pulverized  extract  of  licorice,  one  and  a half 
pounds  of  pulverized  sugar,  four  ounces  of  pulver- 
ized cubebs  four  ounces  pulverized  gum  arabic, 
and  one  ounce  of  pulverized  extract  of  conium. 
Mix. 

To  Make  Congress  Water— Take  of  supercar- 
bonate of  soda,  two  drachms;  epsom  salts,  one- 
half  drachm;  table  salt,  one-half  drachm;  well 
water  (soft),  one  quart,  or  enough  to  fill  your  black 
bottle,  which  sometimes  does  not  hold  quite  a 
quart;  mix  the  powders  in  a black  bottle,  and 
pour  on  the  water ; then  add  of  tartaric  acid  one 
drachm  to  each  bottle,  and  cork  tight  immedi- 
ately. Fit  for  use  in  twelve  hours.  Soak  the 
corks  in  boiling  water  for  an  hour  before  using  them. 

To  Choose  Cinnamon. — When  it  is  good,  is  rather 
thin  and  pliable,  and  about  the  substance  of  thick 
paper  of  yellowish  brown  color,  sweetish  taste  and 
pleasant  odor : that  which  is  hard,  thick  and  dark- 
colored  should  be  rejected. 

Palm  Soap  (Superior).— Cut  thin  two  pounds  of 
yellow  soap  into  a double  saucepan,  occasionally 
stirring  it  till  it  is  melted,  which  will  be  in  a few  mi- 
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add  quarter  of  a pound  of  palm  oil,  quarter  of  pound 
of  honey,  and  six  cents  worth  of  true  oil  of  cinna- 
mon; let  all  boil  together  another  six  or  eight  mi- 
nutes; pour  out, and  stand  it  by  till  next  day.  it 
is  then  fit  for  immediate  use. 

Concklin’s  Salve. — Take  twelve  ounces  of  rosiu, 
and  one  ounce  each,  of  beeswax  and  mutton  tallow ; 
melt  together,  strain  ; and  work  into  rolls  in  cold 
water. 

Frey’s  Vermifuge. — Take  one  ounce  of  castor 
oil,  one  ounce  of  aromatic  syrup  of  rhubarb,  thirty 
drops  of  oil  of  chenopodiam,  five  drops  of  croton 
oil.  Mix. 

Magic  Ink. — Dissolve  some  nitrate  of  bismuth  in 
water ; write  with  this  solution.  The  writing  will 
be  invisible  when  dry,  but  as  soon  as  immersed 
in  water,  becomes  legible. 

Spirit  of  Bergamotte. — Take  2 pounds  of  the 
peel  of  the  bergamotte  orange;  1 gallon  proof 
spirit;  digest  for  a week,  and  then  add  a quart  of 
water  and  distil  1 gallon.  [This  is  the  genuine 
article;  but  a substitute  may  be  made  thus:  5 
ounces  best  essence  of  bergamotte;  2 ounces  pale 
essence  ambergris ; i an  ounce  essence  of  musk ; * 
of  an  ounce  oil  of  verbena ; 1 gallon  rectified 
spirits  of  wine;  mix  well.]  Both  these  are  ele- 


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gant  perfumes  and  can  be  manufactured  to  realize 
a g od  percentage. 

To  Color  Eggs  for  Easter. — Bind  them  round 
with  narrow-colored  ribbons  in  a tasteful  manner, 
and  boil  them  about  ten  minutes-  The  ribbons 
will  impart  their  color  to  them.  Or  logwood  chips 
for  purple,  and  onion  peel  for  yellow,  or  loaf-sugar 
paper  for  purple.  They  are  improved  by  being 
varnished. 

Turkish  Eouge. — Take  half  pound  best  Brazil 
wood,  fine,  and  of  golden  red  color ; infuse  four 
days  in  four  quarts  best  white  wine  vinegar ; then 
boil  them  together  for  half  an  hour;  strain  through 
a linen  cloth,  and  place  the  liquid  in  one  pint 
white  vinegar ; mix  the  two  liquids  and  stir  them 
well  together.  The  scum  which  now  arises  should 
be  carefully  taken  off,  and  gradually  dried  and 
powdered- 

Put  in  small  oval  or  round  fancy  boxes. 

Old  'Windsor  Soap. — Slice  the  best  white  soap 
as  thin  as  possible,  and  melt  it  over  a slow  fire ; 
take  it  from  the  fire,  and,  when  lukewarm,  add  oil 
of  caraway,  or  any  other  fragrant  oil. 

To  Choose  Pepper. — The  finest  cayenne  pepper 
consists  of  powdered  bird  pepper ; as  this  is  of  a 
bad  color,  it  is  often  adulterated  to  heighten  its 
colof.  White  pepper  is  merely  black  pepper  de- 
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ting  property ; so  that  white  pepper  is  much  weaker 
than  black. 

Yeast  Oakes. — Make  a thick  batter  of  a pint  of 
good  yeast,  a teaspoonful  of  salt,  and  rye  or  wheat 
flour.  When  risen,  stir  in  Indian  meal  till  of  the 
right  consistency  to  roll  out.  When  risen  again, 
roll  them  out  very  thin,  cut  them  into  cakes  with 
a tumbler,  and  dry  them  in  the  shade  in  clear, 
windy  weather.  Care  must  be  taken  to  keep  them 
from  the  sun  or  they  will  ferment.  When  per- 
fectly dry,  tie  them  up  in  a bag,  and  keep  them  in 
a cool,  dry  place.  To  raise  four  or  five  loaves  of 
bread,  take  one  of  these  cakes  and  put  to  it  a little 
lukewarm,  milk  or  water.  When  dissolved,  stir 
in  a couple  of  tablespoonsful  of  flour ; set  it  near 
the  fire.  When  light,  use  it  for  your  dough. 
Yeast  cakes  will  keep  good  for  five  or  six  months. 
They  are  very  convenient  to  use  in  summer,  as 
common  yeast  is  so  very  apt  to  ferment. 

To  Imitate  Coral  Baskets —Make  the  basket  of 
pasteboard  in  any  shape  you  please ; dissolve  three 
sticks  of  sealing-wax  in  a pint  of  alcohol ; wet  the 
basket  with  this  mixture,  and  sprinkle  on  rice 
which  has  been  about  half  ground;  let  it  dry,  and 
repeat  the  process  until  the  pasteboard  is  covered, 
after  which  paint  it  with  the  mixture  until  it  is 
red  enough.  A brush  of  hair  or  feathers  should 
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Soluble  Glass. — To  15  pounds  of  powdered 
quartz,  add  1 0 pounds  of  potash  and  1 pound  of 
charcoal ; melt  these  together  in  cold  water,  and 
then  boil  with  5 pounds  of  water  in  which  it 
entirely  dissolves.  It  is  then  applied  to  any  sur- 
face. It  is  a compound  of  the  utmost  importance,,, 
and  is  used  as  a covering  for  wood,  metal  and  other- 
practical  purposes.  As  it  becomes  cool  it  gelatini- 
zes, and  dries  into  a transparent,  colorless  glass,  on. 
the  surface  of  anything  to  which  it  has  been  ap- 
plied. It  makes  wood  almost  incombustible'. 

Black  Japan  Varnish. —Take  8 ounces  burnt 
umber;  4 ounces  genuine  asphaltum;,  1 gallon 
boiled  linseed  oil ; grind  the  umber  with  a little- 
of  the  oil ; add  it  to  the  asphaltum,  previously  dis- 
solved in  a small  quantity  of  the  oil  by  heat;  mix 
all  together  and  boil ; thin  to  proper  consistency 
with  oil. 

Freckle  Wash. — Take  1 drachm  of  muriatic 
acid ; \ pint  of  rain  water ; £ a teaspoonful  of 
spirits  of  lavender.  Mix  them  well  together,  and 
apply  two  or  three  times  a day  to,  the  freckles- with, 
a camel’s  hair  brush. 

Papier-Mache. — This  is  aplastic  materiaVformed; 
of  cuttings  of  white  or  brown  paper,  boiled  in.  water,, 
and  beaten  to  a paste  in  a mortar,,  and*  then  mixed 
with  a solution  of  gum  arabic  in  size  to  give  tena- 
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city.  It  is  variously  manufactured  by  being 
pressed  into  oiled  moulds,  afterwards  dried,  co- 
vered with  a mixture  of  size,  lamp  black,  and  var- 
nished. 

Carmine, — This  is  the  finest  red  color  we  have. 
It  comes  chiefly  from  Germany ; is  made  from  co- 
chineal, and  is  consequently  simple.  There  are 
two  or  three  sorts  of  this  article.  The  finest,  which 
bears  a high  price,  is  in  the  end  b)^  far  the  cheap- 
est. The  difference  between  the  two  sorts  will  not 
easily  be  discerned  by  mere  inspection ; besides, 
the  intensity  of  the  color  renders  it  painful  for  the 
eye  to  dwell  on,  even  for  a minute.  Comparison 
will  point  out  a difference,  but  the  surest  way  of 
detecting  adulteration  is  to  fill  a silver  thimble 
with  each  sort;  the  finest  and  best  will  not  weigh 
above  one-half  or  two-thirds  of  the  worst,  which  is 
commonly  mixed  with  vermillion  or  red  lead,  both 
of  which  are  very  heavy  powders. 

Portuguese  Pouge, — Of  Portuguese  dishes  there 
are  two  sorts ; one  of  these  is  made  in  Portugal, 
and  is  rather  scarce  ; the  paint  'Contained  in  the 
dishes  being  of  a fine  pale  pink  hue,  and  very 
beautiftd  in  its  application  to  the  face.  The  other 
is  made  in  London,  and  is  of  a dirty  red  color ; it 
may  suit  those  who  never  saw  the  genuine  Portu- 
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the  two  sorts  is,  that  the  true  one  from  Portugal 
is  contained  in  dishes  which  are  rough  on  the  out- 
sides, whereas  those  made  here  are  glazed  and 
quite  smooth. 

These  paints  for  the  face  may  be  used  without 
danger. 

Rhubarb  Bitters. — Take  2 ounces  of  rhubarb 
root ; ? an  ounce  of  cardamon  seeds ; 1 drachm  of 
Virginia  snake  root ; and  % drachm  gentian  root. 
Put  these  articles  into  a bottle  with  a quart  of 
good  brandy. 

This  is  a valuable  receipt  for  children  in  com- 
plaints incident  to  summer ; it  can  be  put  up  easily, 
and  meets  with  ready  sale. 

Almond  Powder. — Blanch  6 pounds  of  bitter 
almonds,  dry  and  beat  them,  and  press  from  them 
1 pint  of  oil ; then  beat  them  in  an  iron  mortar, 
and  pass  the  powder  through  a sieve.  Keep  it 
from  air  and  moisture  in  a glass  jar.  Used  in- 
stead of  soap  for  washing  the  hands,  it  imparts  a 
singular  delicacy  to  their  appearance. 

Excellent  Rose  Water. — Bub  up  i an  ounce  of 
white  sugar,  and  2 drachms  carbonate  magnesia, 
with  12  drops  otto  of  rose;  then  gradually  add  a 
quart  of  water  and  2 ounces  of  alcohol  and  filter 
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preferable  to  the  distilled  sold  in  the  shops,  either 
as  a perfume  or  for  culinary  purposes. 

Cattle  Ointment. — Mix  with  care,  1 pound  tar ; 
1 pound  rosin ; 1 pound  spirits  turpentine ; 3 pounds 
tallow;  5 ounces  oil  vitrol;  5 ounces  sulphate  cop- 
per and  5 ounces  alum.  Put  up  in  tin  boxes.  It 
is  highly  recommended  as  a good  dressing  for  any 
cankerous  sores  in  cattle,  and  is  a valuable  addi- 
tion to  a farmers’  medicine  chest. 

Wart  and  Corn  Salve. — Take  4 drachms  of  the 
extract  belladonna ; 3 ounces  pure  oxide  of  mana- 
ganese,  and  5 pounds  potash ; pulverize  the  potash 
in  an  iron  kettle  and  let  it  stand  in  the  open  air 
for  24  hours ; then  mix  the  whole  together.  Shave 
the  corn  with  a sharp  knife,  and  apply  for  ten  mi- 
nutes the  salve ; wash  off  and  soak  in  sweet  oil. 
This  is  the  same  as  sold  about  the  corners  of  the 
streets  in  our  large  cities  for  25  and  50  cents  per 
drachm  bottle. 

Common  Twist  Cough  Candy— Boil  3 pounds 
of  common  sugar  and  1 pint  of  water  over  a slow 
fire  for  half  an*  hour,  without  skimming.  When 
boiled  enough,  take  it  off;  rub  the  hands  over  with 
butter ; take  that  which  is  a little  cooled  and  pull 
it  as  you  would  molasses  candy,  until  it  is  white; 
then  twist  or  braid  it  and  cut  it  up  in  strips. 

Purifying  the  Blood. — Take  1 pound  sarsapa- 


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rilla  ; £ pound  guaiacum  shavings ; 1 ounce  sassa- 
fras ; i pound  elder-flowers ; i pound  alder-buds ; 
i pound  burdock  root ; put  all  these  together,  and 
add  2 quarts  boiling  water  to  one-third  of  it.  Take 
a wine-glassful  three  times  a day,  and  a dose  of 
pills  twice  a week. 

Cider  Champaign©.— Take  20  gallons  of  good 
cider ; 6 pounds  of  honey  or  sugar.  Mix  and  let 
rest  for  two  weeks,  then  refine  with  1 quart  of 
skimmed  milk.  This  put  up  in  champaigne  bot- 
tles, silvered  and  labelled,  has  often  been  sold  for 
champaigne.  It  opens  very  sparkling. 

Extract  of  Arnica. — Take  1 ounce  of  arnica 
flowers,  dried ; put  them  in  a wide-mouthed  bottle ; 
pour  just  enough  boiling  water  over  them  to  mois- 
ten them,  and  afterwards  about  a pint  or  a pint 
and  a half  of  spirits  of  wine. 

In  case  of  a burn,  bruise,  or  sprain,  wet  a cloth 
with  the  arnica  and  lay  it  on  the  part  affected. 
Renew  the  application  occasionally,  and  the  pain 
will  soon  be  removed. 

Lemon  Sherbet. — Add  to  I pound  ground  white 
sugar,  40  drops. essence  lemon ; after  it  dries,  add  i 
of  a pound  of  each,  tartaric  acid  and  carbonate  of 
soda.  All  the  powders  should  be  well  dried  before 
mixing ; then  pass  all  twice  through  a hair  sieve. 
Keep  in  tightly-corked  bottles.  Large  quantities 
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of  this  wholesome  and  refreshing  preparation  are 
manufactured  and  consumed  every  summer ; it  is 
sold  in  bottles  as  a beverage.  It  is  made  by  dis- 
solving a large  teaspoonful  in  a tumbler  two-thirds 
filled  with  water. 

Ray’s  Furniture  Oil— Put  in  a jar  one  pint  of 
linseed  oil,  into  which  stir  one  ounce  of  powdered 
rose  pink,  and  one  ounce  of  alkanet  root,  beaten  in 
a mortar ; set  the  jar  in  a warm  place  for  a few 
days,  when  the  oil  may  be  poured  off,  and  will  be 
excellent  for  darkening  new  mahogany. 

To  Make  Honey  Water.— Take  2 quarts  alco- 
hol, add  to  it  1 ounce  oil  bergamot ; 1 drachm  oil 
cloves ; 30  drops  oil  cinnamon ; 2 drachms  essence 
musk ; 1 drachm  oil  neroli,  and  5 drops  oil  rose. 
Mix  and  bottle. 

Kalydor  for  the  Complexion— Take  1 ounce 
blanched  bitter  almonds;  1 pound  rose  water. 
Mix  and  strain,  then  add  5 grains  of  bichloride  of 
mercury  to  every  8 ounces  of  the  mixture,  and 
scent  with  rose  or  violet. 

Yellow  Sealingwax. — To  make  yellow  wax,  take 
2 pounds  orange  shellac ; 6 ounces  Venice  turpen- 
tine, and  12  ounces  chrome  yellow  in  fine  powder. 
Melt  and  mix.  Make  into  sticks. 

Scouring  Drops. — Mix  3 ounces  camphine,  or 
spirits  of  turpentine  with  1 ounce  essence  of  lemon. 


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There  are  several  preparations  for  this  purpose, 
but  this  ia^  about  the  best  for  extracting  grease  and 
paint  from  clothes. 

Green  Paint. — Mix  a quantity  of  mineral  green 
with  white  lead,  ground  in  turpentine  with  a small 
portion  of  turpentine  varnish  for  the  first  coat; 
for  the  second,  put  as  much  varnish  in  the  color 
as  will  produce  a good  gloss.  This  is  a good  out- 
side paint. 

To  Improve  Gilding. — Mix  1 gill  of  water  with 
2 ounces  of  purified  nitre ; 1 ounce  of  alum  and  1 
ounce  of  common  salt.  Lay  this  over  gilt  articles 
with  a brush,  and  their  color  will  be  greatly  im- 
proved. 

Japan  Varnish. — Dissolve  1 drachm  camphor ; 
8 ounces  oil  turpentine;  6 ounces  oil  lavender; 
2 ounces  bruised  copal.  This  is  a transparent  var- 
nish and  is  used  for  tin,  &c. 

Fountain  of  Fire. — To  6 ounces  of  water  in  an 
earthen  basin,  add  gradually  1 ounce  of  sulphuric 
acid,  then  f of  an  ounce  of  granulated  zinc  and  a 
few  pieces  of  phosphorus  the  size  of  a pea.  Bub- 
bles of  gas  will  be  immedaitely  generated,  which 
on  coming  to  the  surface  take  fire,  and  in  a short 
time  make  the  entire  surface  of  the  liquid  illumi- 
nated, whilst  fire  balls  and  jets  of  fire  dart  from 
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Seidlitz  Powders.— Add  together  2 drachms  of 
tartarized  soda,  and  2 scruples  of  bicarbonate  of 
soda  for  the  blue  paper  ; and  30  grains  of  tartaric 
acid  for  the  white  paper. 

Bengal  Lights. — Take  7 ounces  nitre ; 2 ounces 
sulphur ; 1 ounce  antimony.  Mix  well  and  press 
the  composition  into  earthen  tubes,  and  place  a 
slow  match  on  the  surface  to  ignite  when  neces- 
sary. 

Symp  of  Cloves. — Take  2 ounces  of  cloves,  well 
powdered,  and  put  it  into  a pint  of  boiling  water 
in  a small  stew-pan.  Boil  for  half  an  hour,  then 
pass  the  liquor  through  a hair  sieve,  dissolve  it  in 
1£  pounds  of  powdered  loaf  sugar;  clear  it  over 
the  fire  with  the  white  of  an  egg ; add  a little  rose 
or  orange-flower  water ; and  let  it  simmer  gently 
till  the  syrup  is  formed  and  clear.  When  cold, 
put  in  bottles,  which  must  be  kept  closely  corked. 
Cinnamon,  mace,  and  all  others  are  made  exactly 
on  the  same  plan. 

Aromatic  Vinegar. — Throw  into  2 pounds  of 
acetic  acid,  1 ounce  each,  of  the  dried  tops  of  rose- 
mary, and  leaves  of  sage ; i an  ounce  each,  dried 
flowers  of  lavender  and  of  bruised  cloves.  Let  re- 
main for  seven  days ; then  express  the  liquid  and 
filter  it  through  paper.  This  is  a very  useful  arti- 
cle for  use  in  sick  rooms. 


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Wagon  Grease.— Melt  over  a slow  fire  1 pound 
of  lard,  and  \ pound  of  black  lead  in  powder,  stir- 
ring them  well ; remove  the  mixture  from  the  fire, 
and  stir  till  cold.  This  lasts  much  longer  than 
some  preparations,  and  is  very  easily  made. 

Essence  of  Nutmeg. — Dissolve  1 ounce  of  the 
essential  oil  in  1 pint  of  rectified  spirits.  It  is  an 
excellent  article  for  flavoring. 

Artificial  Marble. — Soak  a quantity  of  plaster 
of  Paris  in  a solution  of  alum.  Afterwards  bake 
it  in  an  oven  and  grind  it  to  a powder.  When 
wanted,  mix  it  with  water  to  about  the  consistency 
of  plaster.  It  sets  into  an  exceedingly  hard  com- 
position, and  takes  a high  polish.  It  may  be 
mixed  with  various  colored  minerals  or  ochres  to 
represent  various  kinds  of  marbles,  and  to  many 
will  be  a valuable  receipt. 

Fire  and  Water-Proof  Cement.— Simmer  to- 
gether i a pint  of  each,  of  vinegar  and  milk,  until 
the  curd  separates.  Strain,  and  with  the  whey 
mix  the  whites  of  five  eggs  well  beaten  up.  When 
the  mixture  of  these  two  substances  are  complete, 
add  sifted  quick-lime  and  make  the  whole  to  the 
consistency  of  putty.  Apply  carefully  to  the  bro- 
ken edges,  so  that  they  fit  exactly ; as  soon  as  it  is 
perfectly  dry,  it  will  be  found  to  resist  both  heat 
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what  it  did  at  first.  The  receipt  is  sold  as  a great 
secret  at  |1.00. 

Everton  Taffee. — This  fine,  delicious  and  whole- 
some candy  is  made  by  boiling  1?  pounds  of  sugar; 
3 ounces  butter;  a teacup  and  a half  of  water,  and 
the  rind  of  one  lemon ; when  done — which  is  known 
by  dropping  into  cold  water,  when  it  should  be 
quite  crisp.  When  the  boiling  ceases,  stir  in  the 
juice  of  the  lemon.  Pour  about  a quarter  of  an 
inch  in  thickness  in  a buttered  dish. 

French  Polish  for  Boots  and  Shoes —Put  l 

pound  logwood  chips;  1 pound  glue;  I ounce  pow- 
dered indigo;  I ounce  soft  soap;  1 ounce  isinglass 
together,  and  boil  these  in  4 pints  of  vinegar  and 
two  of  water;  strain.  When  cold  it  is  fit  for  use. 
Apply  with  a sponge  when  the  boots  are  perfectly 
dry.  If  you  make  for  sale,  put  in  earthen  pots  to 
hold  about  three  ounces. 

Copal  Varnish. — Take  7 pounds  of  the  best 
pale  African  copal,  add  2 quarts  of  clarified  lin- 
seed oil.  Boil  for  one-quarter  of  an  hour ; remove 
it  into  the  open  air  and  add  3 gallons  of  boiling 
oil  of  turpentine;  mix  well,  then  strain  into  a ves- 
sel and  cover  up  immediately. 

To  Shape  Ivory. — Take  I pound  of  mandrake, 
sliced,  and  put  it  in  1 quart  of  the  best  vinegar ; 
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for  two  or  three  days,  you  can  bend  it  in  any  shape 
you  require. 

To  Melt  a Coin  in  a Nutshell—  Rub  together  3 

ounces  of  nitre,  1 ounce  sulphur  and  1 of  dry  saw- 
dust, and  press  down ; half  fill  a walnut  shell  with 
it;  place  in  it  a small  rolled  up  coin  of  silver  or 
copper,  and  then  fill  up  the  shell  with  the  powder, 
pressing  down  tightly : ignite,  and  when  it  has 
burned  out,  the  coin  will  be  melted  into  a mass. 

British  Oil. — Take  half  a pint  each,  spirits  tur- 
pentine and  linseed  oil ; 2 ounces  oil  amber ; half 
an  ounce  oil  juniper;  3 ounces  Barbadoes  tar. 
Mix  the  whole  well  together. 

Elder  'Wine  flavored  with  Hops— A lady,  disli- 
king the  taste  of  spices  in  home-made  wines,  was 
induced  to  try  the  effect  of  flavoring  elder  wine 
with  hops.  The  result  is  one  of  the  most  grateful, 
wholesome,  and  valuable  beverages.  Its  color 
equals  that  of  the  finest  claret;  and  it  produces  no 
acidity  after  drinking,  as  many  home-made  wines 
do.  The  berries,  which  must  be  thoroughly  ripe, 
are  to  be  stripped  from  the  stalk,  and  squeezed  to  a 
pulp.  Stir  and  squeeze  this  pulp  once  every  day 
for  four  days ; then  separate  the  juice  from  the 
pulp  by  passing  through  a cane  sieve  or  basket ; 
to  every  gallon  of  juice,  add  half  a gallon  of  cold 
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hops  for  half  an  hour ; then  strain  it,  and  boil 
again,  with  three  pounds  of  sugar  to  the  gallon, 
for  about  ten  minutes,  skimming  it  all  the  time ; 
pour  it  into  a cooler,  and,  while  lukeVarm,  put  a 
piece  of  toasted  bread  with  a little  barm  on  it  to 
set  it  working ; put  it  into  a cask  as  soon  as  cold ; 
when  it  has  done  working,  cork  it  down,  and  leave 
it  six  months  before  it  is  tapped ; it  is  then  drink- 
able, but  improves  with  age  exceedingly. 

Dysentery  and  Bloody  Flux— Take  2 table- 
spoonsful  elixir  salutis ; 1 do.  castor  oil ; 1 do.  loaf 
sugar;  add  to  this  four  tablespoonsful  boiling  wa- 
ter ; skim  and  drink  hot.  The  above  is  a dose  for 
an  adult ; for  a child  six  to  seven,  half  the  quantity ; 
one  year  old,  i the  quantity. 

When  this  is  manufactured  for  sale,  the  water  is 
added  when  used.  This  receipt  cost  $10. 

To  Make  Sweet  Oil. — With  a small  hand-mill, 

every  family  might  make  their  own  sweet  oil. 
This  may  easily  be  done,  by  grinding  or  beating 
the  seeds  of  wrhite  poppies  into  a paste,  then  boil 
it  in  water,  and  skim  off  the  oil  as  it  rises ; one 
bushel  of  seed  weighs  fifty  pounds,  and  produces 
two  gallons  of  oil.  Of  the  sweet  olive  oil  sold, 
one-half  is  oil  of  poppies.  The  poppies  will  grow 
in  any  garden;  it  is  the  large-head  white  poppy, 
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poppies  in  France  and  Flanders,  for  the  purpose 
of  expressing  oil  from  their  seed  for  food.  When 
the  seed  is  taken  out,  the  poppy  head  when  dried  is 
boiled  to  an  extract,  which  is  sold  at  twenty -five 
cents  per  ounce,  and  it  is  to  be  preferred  to  opium, 
which  now  sells  very  high. 

Large  fortunes  may  be  amassed  by  the  cultiva- 
tion of  poppies.  They  are  very  productive,  and 
require  very  little  attention  in  their  cultivation. 

Gutta-Percha  Cement. — This  is  made  by  dis- 
solving small  pieces  of  gutta-percha  (cut  in  shav- 
ings) in  chloroform,  so  as  to  produce  a honey-like 
fluid. 

This  is  spread  upon  the  articles  to  be  secured, 
and  allowed  to  dry.  The  pieces  are  then  warmed 
until  the  coating  softens,  and  are  pressed  together. 

Patches  may  thus  be  put  upon  the  soles  of  boots 
in  a manner  which  defies  equally  detection  and 
dampness.  Many  persons  are  traveling,  selling 
this  receipt  for  from  1 to  10  dollars. 

The  Art  of  Painting  on  Glass— The  only  differ- 
ence between  ordinary  painting  and  painting  on 
glass  is,  that  in  the  latter  all  transparent  colors 
are  used  instead  of  opaque  ones,  and  the  colors 
being  ground  up  with  turpentine  and  varnish  in- 
stead of  oil.  In  painting  upon  glass,  it  is  neces- 
sary occasionally,  to  place  the  picture  between  ar- 
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tist  and  the  light,  to  enable  him  to  see  the  effect, 
the  light  having  the  property  of  casting  a yellow- 
ish tinge  upon  all  colors  so  exposed. 

To  persons  having  a knowledge  of  coloring,  this 
art  is  easily  learned,  and  affords  a handsome  re- 
numeration. 

A Varnish  to  Color  Baskets. —Take  either  red, 

black,  or  white  sealingwax,  which  ever  color  you 
wish  to  make ; to  every  two  ounces  of  sealingwax, 
add  one  ounce  of  spirits  of  wine ; pound  the  wax 
fine ; then  sift  it  through  a fine  lawn  sieve,  till  you 
have  made  it  extremely  fine ; put  it  into  a large 
phial  with  the  spirits  of  wine,  shake  it,  let  it  stand 
near  the  fire  forty-eight  hours,  shaking  it  often ; 
then,  with  a little,  brush  the  baskets  all  over  with 
it ; let  them  dry,  and  do  them  over  a second  time. 

To  Color  Meorschaums. — Tobacco  which  con- 
tains a great  quantity  of  nicotine  is  the  best  for 
coloring  meerschaums.  The  pipe  is  most  beauti- 
fully colored,  when  done  so  gradually  by  never 
allowing  it  to  get  very  hot,  and  thus  expelling  the 
wax  from  the  meerschaums  by  degrees.  When 
you  first  use  the  pipe,  only  half  fill  it  with  tobacco, 
and  on  every  occasion  after  smoking,  allow  it  to 
cool  thoroughly  before  you  use  it  again. 

A meerschaum  boiled  in  beeswax  and  oil — olive 
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Pipes  boiled  in  oil  present  a beautifully  mottled 
appearance  after  having  been  smoked  for  three 
weeks. 

FuT3  Win©  of  apples.- — Take  pure  cider  made 
from  sound  ripe  apples  as  it  runs  from  the  press ; 
put  sixty  pounds  of  common  brown  sugar  into 
fifteen  gallons  of  the  cider,  and  let  it  dissolve; 
then  put  the  mixture  into  a clean  barrel,  and  fill 
the  barrel  up  to  within  two  gallons  of  being  full, 
with  clean  cider;  put  the  cask  in  a cool  place, 
leaving  the  bung  out  for  forty.eight  hours ; then 
put  in  the  bung,  with  a small  vent,  until  fermen- 
tation wholly  ceases,  and  bung  up  tight ; and  in 
one  year  the  wine  will  be  fit  for  use.  This  wine 
requires  no  racking ; the  longer  it  stands  upon  the 
lees,  the  better. 

Simple  Mode  of  Furifying  Water— A table- 
spoonful of  powdered  alum,  sprinkled  into  a hogs- 
head of  water,  and  stirred,  will  in  the  course  of  a 
few  hours  precipitate  to  the  bottom  all  the  impure 
particles,  and  leave  the  water  as  clean  and  pure 
as  spring  water.  Four  gallons  would  need  but  a 
teaspoonful 

A New  Art,  to  Draw  from  Nature— First, 
Prepare  your  ink  by  taking  printer’s  ink  and 
thining  it  with  spirits  of  turpentine,  to  the  consis- 


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tency  of  cream,  or  just  enough  so  that  it  can  be 
used  with  a pen. 

Second,  Take  a clear,  nice  pane  of  glass ; a 
large  size  is  preferable,  as  it  will  then  do  for  large 
or  small  drawings,  and  if  the  object,  to  be  drawn 
is  anything  over  which  the  glass  can  be  laid,  so  as 
to  lie  flat  like  a sheet  of  paper,  in  writing,  such  a 
picture,  drawing,  or  sketching  of  any  kind,  or  a 
leaf,  flower,  or  anything  that  can  be  laid  under 
the  glass  in  any  way,  so  arrange  it.  Or  the  glass 
can  be  put  in  a frame,  so  as  to  raise  one  end  like 
a desk  lid ; behind  and  under  which  may  be  laid 
any  small  object.  Then,  when  the  glass  and  ob- 
ject to  be  drawn  are  so  fixed  as  to  be  stationary, 
(for  there  should  be  no  movement  of  them  after 
the  drawing  is  commenced  till  finished,)  you  may 
proceed  to  draw  an  outline  of  the  object  on  the 
glass  with  a pen,  using  the  ink  prepared  as  above, 
doing  it  expeditiously,  so  it  will  not  become  too 
dry ; and  when  the  entire  outline  is  drawn,  breathe 
on  the  drawing,  so  as  to  moisten  the  ink  on  the 
glass,  holding  it  so  it  cannot  slide  about  at  all,  and 
gently  rub  the  hand  over  the  paper  a few  times, 
pressing  it  on  the  glass,  and  when  it  comes  off  you 
have  a perfect  etching  of  the  object.  This  can  be 
shaded  and  colored  to  suit  the  fancy,  or  left  as  it 
is  a beautiful  etching.  With  a little  practice  and 
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you  have  to  do,  is  just  to  follow  with  the  pen  on 
the  glass  the  outlines  of  the  object  to  be  drawn. 
Commence  with  small  pictures  at  first,  till  you  get 
a little  practice. 

Third,  If  you  wish  to  draw  a landscape,  ani- 
mal, house,  or  anything  in  perspective,  so  as  to 
need  to  set  the  glass  up  perpendicularly,  the  ink 
of  course  will  not  flow  from  the  pen  on  the  glass ; 
hence,  you  have  to  proceed  as  follows,  viz : with  a 
thin  solution  of  gum  arabic,  or  a little  loaf  sugar,  or 
even  cigar  ashes,  rub  the  glass  over  and  let  it  dry ; 
(but  it  must  not  be  so  thick  as  to  prevent  seeing 
the  object  through  the  glass,)  then,  with  a crayon, 
or  some  sharp-pointed  instrument,  draw  the  object 
on  the  glass,  by  marking  or  scratching  it  on  the 
gummed  side,  and  when  completed,  turn  the  glass 
over,  laying  it  down  flat,  and  draw  the  same  with 
ink  on  the  opposite  side,  and  proceed  to  transfer 
it  to  paper  as  before. 

Almost  anything  can  be  drawn  with  great  accu- 
racy and  facility  in  this  way,  even  portraits.  Five 
dollars  is  charged  for  instruction  in  this  art,  and 
even  in  some  cases  as  high  as  $25. 

To  Make  Water  Cold,  for  Summer.— It  may 

be  kept  nearly  as  cold  as  ice  water,  by  surround- 
ing the  pitcher  or  jar  with  several  folds  of  coarse 
cotton,  to  be  constantly  wet.  The  evaporation 
carries  off  the  heat  inside,  and  it  will  be  reduced 
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almost  to  freezing.  In  India  and  other  tropical 
regions  this  is  common. 

Horse  Flies.~“To  prevent  horses  being  teased 
with  flies,  take  two  or  three  small  handsful  of 
walnut  leaves,  upon  which  pour  two  or  three 
quarts  of  soft  cold  water ; let  it  infuse  one  night ; 
pour  the  whole  next  morning  into  a kettle,  and  let 
it  boil  for  a quarter  of  an  hour : when  cold,  it  will 
be  ready  for  use. 

Nothing  more  is  required  than  to  moisten  a 
sponge  with  the  liquid,  and,  before  the  horse  goes 
out  of  the  stable,  let  those  parts  which  are  most 
irritable  be  smeared  over  with  the  liquid,  namely, 
between  and  upon  the  ears,  the  flanks,  &c. 

French  Chemical  Soap. — -Take  5 lbs.  castile  soap, 
cut  fine;  1 pt.  alcohol,  1 do.  soft  water,  2 ozs. 
aquafortis,  I oz.  lamp  black,  2 ozs.  saltpetre,  3 ozs. 
potash,  1 oz.  camphor,  and  4 ozs.  cinnamon  in 
powder.  First  dissolve  the  soap,  potash,  and  salt- 
petre by  boiling ; then  add  all  the  other  articles 
and  continue  to  stir  until  it  cools ; then  pour  it 
into  a box  and  let  it  stand  24  hours,  then  cut  into 
cakes.  For  taking  oil,  grease  and  tar  from  clothes, 
&c.,  there  is  nothing  superior.  It  can  be  manu- 
factured and  sold  at  100  per  cent  profit. 

To  Keep  a Stove  Bright. — Make  a weak  alum 
water,  and  mix  your  British  luster  with  it,  per- 


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haps  two  teaspoonsful  to  a gill  of  alum  water ; let 
the  stove  be  cold,  brush -it  with  the  mixture,  then 
take  a dry  brush,  and  rub  the  stove  till  it  is  per- 
fectly dry. 

Should  any  part,  before  polishing,  be  so  dry  as 
to  look  gray,  moisten  it  with  a wet  brush,  and  pro- 
ceed as  before  said.  Warm  water  will  do,  if  you 
have  no  alum.  Soap-suds  is  better  than  either. 

Rowland’s  Maccassar  Oil,— 8 ozs.  sweet  oil; 
60  drops  cantharides;  10  drops  oil  of  rose;  60 
drops  each,  oil  of  bergamot  and  oil  of  lemon ; alka- 
net  sufficient  to  color  it. 

The  above  receipt  is  worth  $300  to  any  one  who 
wishes  to  manufacture. 

Rosin  Ointment. — Composed  of  two  ounces  of 
yellow  wax,  five  ounces  of  white  rosin,  and  seven 
ounces  of  hog’s  lard ; these  must  be  slowly  melted 
together,  and  stirred  constantly  with  a stick,  till 
completely  mixed. 

This  ointment  is  sometimes  used  in  treating 
scalds  and  burns ; also  for  dressing  blisters,  when 
it  is  wished  to  keep  up  a discharge  from  them  for 
a few  days.  This  is  a stimulating  ointment. 

Water-Proof  and  Fire-Proof  Cement,  for  roofs 
of  Houses. — Slack  stone  lime  in  a large  tub  or 
barrel  with  boiling  water,  covering  the  tub  or  bar- 
rel to  keep  in  the  steam.  When  thus  slacked, 


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pass  6 quarts  through  a fine  sieve,  it  will  then  be 
in  a state  of  fine  flour. — To  this  add  1 quart  rock 
salt  and  1 gallon  of  water.  Boil  the  mixture  and 
skim  it  clean.  To  every  5 gallons  of  this  skimmed 
mixture,  add  1 lb.  of  alum  and  \ lb.  of  copperas ; 
by  slow  degrees  add  f lb.  potash  and  4 quarts  fine 
sand  or  wood  ashes  sifted.  Both  of  the  above  will 
admit  of  any  coloring  you  please. 

It  looks  better  than  paint,  and  is  as  durable  as 
slate. 

Sassafras  Mead. — This  is  a very  pleasant,  whole- 
some, and  cheap  beverage  in  warm  weather.  Stir 
gradually  with  two  quarts  of  boiling  water,  three 
pounds  and  a half  of  good  West  Indian  molasses, 
and  a quarter  of  a pound  of  tartaric  acid.  Stir  it 
well,  and  when  cool,  strain  it  into  a large  jug  or 
pan,  then  mix  in  a quarter  of  an  ounce  of  essence 
of  sassafras.  Transfer  it  to  clean  bottles,  (it  will 
fill  about  half  a dozen,)  cork  it  tightly,  and  keep 
it  in  a cool  place. 

To  prepare  a glass  of  it  for  drinking,  pour  a 
little  of  the  mead  into  a tumbler,  stir  into  it  a 
small  quantity  of  carbonate  of  soda,  and  then  add 
sufficient  ice  water  to  half  fill  the  glass ; give  it  a 
stir,  and  it  will  immediately  foam  up  to  the  top. 

About  one-third  of  a pound  of  carbonate  of  soda 
is  sufficient  for  above. 

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about  the  size  of  your  hand,  of  iron  wire  or  split 
willow;  take  some  lamp  cotton,  untwist  it,  and 
wind  it  round  every  portion  of  the  basket ; then 
mix  alum  in  the  proportion  of  one  pound  to  a 
quart  of  water,  and  boil  till  the  alum  is  dissolved ; 
pour  the  solution  into  a deep  pan,  and  in  the 
liquor  suspend  the  basket  without  allowing  any 
part  to  touch  the  pan,  or  to  be  exposed  above  the 
surface ; let  the  whole  remain  properly  at  rest  for 
twenty-four  hours,  when,  if  you  take  out  the  basket, 
the  alum  will  be  found  prettily  crystalized  over  all 
parts  of  the  cottoned  frame. 

After  this  first  experiment,  it  will  be  easy  to  ex- 
tend the  crystalizing  process  to  larger  objects,  and 
to  adorn  flowers  with  alum  crystals  of  various 
colors. 

Substitute  for  Coffee. — Scrape  clean  three  or 
four  good  parsnips,  cut  them  into  thin  slices,  bake 
till  well  brown,  grind  or  crush,  and  use  in  the 
same  manner  as  coffee,  from  which  it  is  scarcely 
distinguishable.  This  is  not  only  a beverage 
equally  good  as  coffee,  but  is  likewise  a cure  for 
asthma. 

Tooth  Powder,  No.  4.- — Take  2 ozs.  prepared  chalk 
1 drachm  gum  myrrh,  in  fine  powder ; £ oz.  peru 
vian  bark ; 1 oz.  white  sugar ; 1 oz.  rose  pink ; mix 
well.  This  is  one  of  the  best  tooth  powders  in  use ; 


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it  cleans  the  teeth,  hardens  the  gums  and  sweetens 
the  breath,  and  can  be  made  and  sold  at  a moder- 
ate price. 

For  Whooping  Cough, — Dissolve  a scruple  of  salt 
of  tartar  in  a quarter-pint  of  water ; add  to  it  ten 
grains  of  cochineal ; sweeten  it  with  sugar.  Give 
to  an  infant  the  fourth  part  of  a tablespoonful  four 
times  a day ; two  years  old,  half  a spoonful ; from 
four  years,  a tablespoonful.  This  is  a very  suc- 
cessful mixture. 

Prizo  Liquid  Blacking.— Equal  to  any  made. 
Use  28  pounds  ivory  black,  in  fine  powder ; 8 
pounds  treacle  ; 1 pint  refined  or  droppings  sweet 
oil;  one  gallon  good  malt  vinegar;  two  gallons 
stale  but  good  beer;  two  ounces  oil  of  vitriol;  six 
gallons  soft  water  distilled.  Mix  treacle  and  wa- 
ter together;  and  to  powder  add  oil  till  well 
mixed ; then  add  porter  and  vinegar  in  pan  ; stir 
well  together  one  hour  with  stick,  then  fill  for  use. 

This  excellent  prize  blacking  meets  with  ready 
sale  to  grocers,  &c.,  at  a profit  of  $8  to  $10  per 
gross.  A person  trying  its  virtues  once  will  be  in- 
duced to  take  none  other  in  the  future. 

Dr.  Davies’  Gout  Mixture. — One  ounce  wine  of 
colchicum;  one  ounce  spirit  of  nitrous  ether;  two 
scruples  iodine  of  potassium ; two  ounces  distilled 


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water.  Mix.  A teaspoonful  in  chamomile  tea 
two  or  three  times  a day. 

To  Perfume  Clothes  —Take  one  ounce  each, 
cloves,  cedar,  and  rhubarb ; pulverize  and  sprinkle 
it  in  the  chest  or  drawer. 

It  will  create  a beautiful  scent,  and  prevent 

moths. 

Cure  for  Bheumatism.' — One  gill  of  alcohol,  one 
of  beef’s  gall,  one  of  spirits  of  turpentine,  one  of 
sweet  oil,  and  four  ounces  of  camphor  gum.  Put 
them  all  in  a bottle  and  shake  it  up ; use  it  two 
or  three  times  a day,  a teaspoonful  at  a time.  Ap- 
ply it  to  the  parts  affected  before  the  fire.  It  is 
good,  also,  for  frost  bites. 

Nerve  Invigorating. — 1 oz.  juniper  berries,  2 oz. 
orris  root,  1 oz.  bitter  bugle,  3 oz.  chamomile  flow- 
ers ; break  them  up  fine,  steep  1 tablespoonful  in 
half  a pint  of  boiling  water,  and  drink  it  through 
the  day.  Take  a dose  of  pills  twice  a week. 

Yellow  Ink.- — A little  alum  added  to  saffron 
makes  a beautiful  yellow  ink. 

Peasley’s  Cement. — Prepare  a solution  of  200 
parts  of  white  glue  in  water ; 50  parts  of  isinglass, 
3 of  gum  arable,  and  3 of  gum  tragacinth  ; and 
finally  another  of  1 part  of  bleached  shellac  in  al- 
cohol. Then  pour  these  three  solutions  together, 
mix  them  with  24  parts  of  white  lead,  and  at  last 


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12  parts  of  the  best  glycerine  and  200  parts  of  al- 
cohol. The  mastic  thus  obtained  should  be  imme- 
diately put  up  in  one  ounce  bottles,  and  well  corked. 

This  article  is  sold  rapidly  in  our  streets  from 
a wagon,  containing  a bale  of  hay  ; the  traces  are 
put  together  with  it,  thus  showing  its  durability 
and  strength,  which  is  a good  advertisement.  Try 
it  and  be  convinced. 

Dr.  Stryker’s  Eye  Water— Mix  1 grain  tartaric 
acid;  two  grains  chloride  of  zinc,  and  2 ounces 
soft  water.  Wet  a soft  rag  with  this  preparation 
and  wash  the  eyes  two  or  three  times  a day,  and 
let  a few  drops  fall  into  each  eye.  Just  before  re- 
tiring is  the  proper  time  to  bathe  it  once. 

There  are  fortunes  made  and  still  making  in 
these  simple  preparations  for  the  eyes. 

Bookbinders’  Past8. — Mix  wheaten  flour  first 
in  cold  water,  then  boil  it  till  it  be  of  a glutinous 
consistence;  this  method  makes  common  paste. 
Mix  a fourth,  fifth,  or  sixth  of  the  weight  of  the 
flour  of  powdered  alum,  and  if  required  stronger, 
add  a little  powdered  rosin. 

A business  can  be  made  in  the  manufacturing 
of  this  article  alone. 

Curry  Powder, — Take  2 ounces  of  turmeric,  6 
ounces  of  coriander  seed,  half  an  ounce  of  powdered 
ginger,  2 drachms  of  cinnamon,  6 drachms  of  ca- 


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yenne  pepper,  4 drachms  of  black  pepper,  1 drachm 
of  mace  and  cloves  powdered  fine,  2 drachms  of 
pimento,  4 drachms  of  nutmeg,  and  an  ounce  and 
a half  of  fennel  seed ; powder  finely,  mix,  dry,  and 
bottle  for  use. 

This  can  be  sold  at  grocery  stores  very  readily 
if  put  up  nicely,  and  will  be  found  by  an  epicure 
to  be  nice  to  eat  with  meats,  &c. 

To  Clean  Kid  Gloves. — First  see  that  your  hands 
are  clean  ; then  put  on  the  gloves  and  wash  them, 
as  though  you  were  washing  your  hands,  in  a ba- 
sin of  turpentine.  Burning  fluid  will  do  equally 
well.  Then  , hang  them  up  in  a warm  place,  or 
where  there  is  a good  current  of  air,  which  will 
carry  off  all  smell  of  turpentine. 

This  method  was  brought  from  Paris,  and  thou- 
sands of  dollars  have  been  made  by  it.  The  spirits 
of  hartshorn  may  be  substituted  for  the  turpentine. 

To  Marble  Books  or  Paper.-— Marbling  of  books 
or  paper  is  performed  thus : — Dissolve  four  ounces 
of  gum  arabic  in  two  quarts  of  fair  water ; then 
provide  several  colors  mixed  with  water  in  pots  or 
shells,  and  with  pencils  peculiar  to  each'  color; 
sprinkle  them  by  way  of  intermixture  upon  the 
gum  water,  which  must  be  put  into  a trough,  or 
. some  broad  vessel;  then,  with  a stick,  curl  them, 
or  draw  them  out  in  streaks  to  as  much  variety  as 
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may  be  done.  Having  done  this,  hold  your  book, 
or  books,  close  together,  and  only  dip  the  edges 
in,  on  the  top  of  the  water  and  colors,  very  lightly ; 
which  done,  take  them  off,  and  the  plain  impres- 
sion of  the  colors  in  mixture  will  be  upon  the  leaves ; 
doing  as  well  the  ends  as  the  front  of  the  book  in 
like  manner,  and  afterwards  glazing  the  colors. 

Imperial  Pop. — Take  three  ounces  of  cream  of 
tartar,  an  ounce  of  bruised  ginger,  a pound  and  a 
half  of  white  sugar,  an  ounce  of  lemon  juice,  and 
pour  a gallon  and  a half  of  boiling  water  on  them ; 
add  two  tablespoonsful  of  yeast.  Mix,  bottle,  and 
tie  down  the  corks  as  usual. 

All  small  confectioners  sell  it  at  a large  profit. 

Imitation  of  Ebony, — Pale-colored  woods  are 
stained  in  imitation  of  ebony  by  washing  them 
with,  or  steeping  them  in  a strong  decoction  of 
logwood  or  galls,  allowing  them  to  dry,  and  then 
washing  them  over  with  a solution  of  the  sul- 
phate or  acetate  of  iron.  When  dry,  they  are 
washed  with  clean  water,  and  the  process  repeated, 
if  required.  They  are,  lastly  polished  or  varnished. 

Chemical  Renovating  Balls— Quarter  ounce  of 
fuller’s  earth,  quarter  ounce  of  pipe-clay,  one  ounce 
salt  of  tartar,  one  ounce  beef  gall,  one  ounce  spirits 
of  wine.  Pound  the  hard  parts,  and  mix  the  in- 
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water,  rub  it  well  with  this  ball,  then  snonge  it 
with  a wet  sponge  and  the  stain  will  disappear. 

All  kinds  of  grease,  paint,  pitch  and  tar  can  be 
taken  out  from  silks,  linen,  wollen,  carpets,  hats, 
coats.  &c.,  without  fading  the  color  or  injuring  the 
cloth. 

Almoni  Flavor. — Dissolve  one  ounce  of  essen- 
tial oil  of  bitter  almonds  in  one  pint  of  spirits  of 
wine.  Used  as  flavoring  for  cordials,  and  perfum- 
ing pastry.  In  large  quantities  exceedingly  pois- 
onous. A few  drops  only  should  be  used  to  several 
pounds  of  syrups,  pastry,  &c., 

Anglo- Japanese  Work. — This  is  an  elegant  and 
easy  domestic  art.  Take  yellow  withered  leaves, 
dissolve  gum,  black  paint,  copal  varnish,  &c.  Any 
articles  may  be  ornamented  with  these  simple  ma- 
terials. An  old  work-box,  tea-caddy,  flower-pots, 
fire-screens — screens  of  all  descriptions,  work-boxes, 
&c.  Select  perfect  leaves,  dry  and  press  them  be- 
tween the  leaves  of  books ; rub  the  surface  of  the 
article  to  be  ornamented  with  fine  sand-paper,  then 
give  it  a coat  of  fine  black  paint,  which  should  be 
procured  mixed  at  a color-shop.  When  dry,  rub 
smooth  with  pumice-stone,  and  give  two  other 
coats.  Dry.  Arrange  leaves  in  any  manner  and 
variety,  according  to  taste.  Gum  the  leaves  on 
the  under  side,  and  press  them  upon  their  places. 


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Then  dissolve  some  isinglass  in  hot  water  and 
brush  it  over  the  work.  Dry.  Give  three  coats 
of  copal  varnish,  allowing  ample  time  for  each 
coat  to  dry.  Articles  thus  ornamented  last  for 
years,  and  are  very  pleasing. 

Turner's  Cerate. — This  consists  of  half  a pound 
of  yellow  wax  and  a pint  of  olive  oil,  which  are  to 
be  melted  together ; this  being  done,  half  a pound 
of  calamine  powder  is  to  be  sifted  in,  and  stirred 
till  the  whole  be  completely  mixed. 

This  is  put  in  small  round  wooden  boxes. 

Spice  Plaster. — Half  an  ounce  each,  pulverized 
cloves,  cinnamon,  and  cayenne  pepper;-  mix,  and 
add  flour  and  wine  of  galls,  or  diluted  spirits,  to 
form  this  plaster. 

Spread  and  lay  it  as  near  the  diseased  parts  as 
possible.  It  is  excellent  for  pains  and  spasms. 

Leaf  Printing. — After  warming  the  leaf  between 
the  hands,  apply  printing  ink,  by  means  of  a small 
leather  ball  containing  cotton,  or  some  soft  sub- 
stance, or  with  the  end  of  the  finger.  The  leather 
ball  (and  the  finger  when  used  for  that  purpose), 
after  the  ink  is  applied  to  it,  should  be  pressed 
several  times  on  a piece  of  leather,  or  some  smooth 
surface,  before  each  application  to  the  leaf,  that 
th6  ink  may  be  smoothly  and  evenly  applied. 
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eiently  inked,  apply  it  to  the  paper,  where  you 
wish  the  impression ; and,  after  covering  it  with  a 
slip  of  paper,  use  the  hand  or  roller  to  press  upon 
it,  as  described  in  the  former  process. 

Even  for  past  time,  this  art  will  be  beneficial, 
and  many  instances  profitable. 

To  Write  Secretly  on  a Pocket  Handkerchief.— 

Dissolve  alum  in  pure  water,  and  write  upon  a fine 
white  handkerchief,  which,  when  dry,  will  not  be 
seen  at  all ; but  when  you  would  have  the  letters 
visible,  dip  the  handkerchief  in  pure  water,  and  it 
will  be  of  a wet  appearance  all  over,  except  where 
it  was  written  on  with  the  alum  water. 

You  may  also  write  with  alum  water  upon  writ- 
ing paper,  which  will  not  be  visible  till  dipped  in 
water. 

Zinc  Ointment. — Itub  well  together  1 ounce  of 
oxide  of  zinc,  and  6 ounces  of  hog’s  lard.  This 
ointment  is  useful  for  chilblains ; it  is  also  com- 
monly used  for  dressing  the  sores  remaining  after 
scalds  and  burns,  to  absorb  the  great  discharge 
which  generally  follows;  and  it  is  a very  good  ap- 
plication to  cracked  skin,  from  which  a watery 
fluid  oozes  and  irritates  the  neighboring  skin. 

Put  in  metal  boxes. 

To  Make  Toffee  for  Hooping  Cough— Take  1 

pound  of  treacle;  half  a pound  of  moist  sugar;  a 


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piece  of  butter,  the  size  of  a walnut ; a teaspoon- 
ful of  ginger  or  lemon-peel,  or  oil  of  peppermint ; 
and  half  a teaspoonful  of  jalap.  Boil  them  to- 
gether till  it  will  set  firm  in  a basin  of  cold  water. 
It  requires  stirring  while  boiling,  and  takes  a long 
time  to  boil. 

Make  into  small  squares  for  sale. 

True  Indian  Curry  Powder.— 4 ounces  turmeric, 
11  ounces  coriander  seed,  half  an  ounce  cayenne, 
5 ounces  black  pepper,  2 ounces  pimento,  half  an 
ounce  of  cloves,  3 ounces  cinnamon,  2 ounces  gin- 
ger, 3 ounces  cumin  seed,  1 ounce  shallots.  All 
these  ingredients  should  be  of  a fine  quality,  and 
recently  ground  or  powdered. 

An  Excellent  Paste  for  Gloves —Half  an  ounce 
liquor  ammonia,  10  ounces  chloride  of  potash,  1 
pound  cured  soap,  half  a pint  of  water;  dissolve 
the  soap  in  the  water,  with  a gentle  heat,  then,  as 
the  mixture  cools,  stir  in  the  other  ingredients. 
Use  it  by  rubbing  it  over  the  gloves  until  the  dirt 
is  removed. 

Prepared  Ox  Gall, for  taking  out  spots— Boil 

together,  1 pint  of  ox-gall  and  2 ounces  of  pow- 
dered alum ; to  which,  add  2 ounces  of  common 
salt ; let  the  liquor  settle,  add  a few  drops  of  es- 
sence of  lemon,  pour  it  off  into  a bottle,  and  cork 
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Supreme  Nectar, — Put  into  a 9 gallon  cask,  6 
pounds  of  moist  sugar,  5*  ounces  of  bruised  ginger, 
4 ounces  of  cream  of  tartar,  4 lemons,  8 ounces  of 
yeast,  and  7 gallons  of  boiling  water.  Work  two 
or  three  days,  strain,  add  1 pint  of  brandy,  bung 
very  close,  and  in  fourteen  days  bottle  and  wire 
down. 

Eureka  Vermifuge. — Take  § gallon  castor  oil ; 
£ pound  wormseed-oil ; \ ounce  oil  of  aniseed ; 2 
ounces  (each)  tincture  of  myrrh  and  pinkroot;  1 
ounce  senna.  Boil  the  pinkroot  and  senna  to- 
gether in  two  quarts  of  water ; strain  and  boil  down 
one-half ; mix  all  together  and  shake  well,  so  that 
it  shall  be  mixed  thoroughly  while  you  put  it  into 
vials 

dose. — 1 teaspoonfu],  morning  and  evening  for 
a child  of  3 years.  Shake  well,  so  that  the  sedi- 
ment is  mixed. 

This  receipt  cost  $20  alone,  and  is  very  valuable 
as  an  article  of  trade. 


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A 

PAGE 

Acetate  of  Ivy.  to  make 95 

Adhesive  Plaster,  No.  1 31 

No.  2 52 

Almond  Bloom,  for  the  face....  67 

Flavor 135 

Anglo-Japaue6e  work 135 

Artificial  Coral 85 

Marble 117 

Skill 64 

B 

Baking  Powders,  No.  1 16 

No.  2 46 

Balsam  of  Honey 40 

Balm  of  file 94 

Basiiicon,  Yellow 60 

Bear'sUrease 61 

Bed-Bug  Poison 86 

Beer  Powdeis,  Ginger 49 

Spruce 58 

Bengal  Lights 116 

Bitters,  Brandy 90 

Rhubarb Ill 

Bit'ers,  Stoughton 10 

, Stomach 25 

Black  Peviver,for  black  cloth,  78 


Blackbeiry  Brandy 

...  86 

Blacken  the  Eye-Lashes 

..  101 

Blacking,  Prize  Liquid 

...130 

Harness 

...  27 

WaterProof 

...  35 

No.  1 

...  38 

No.  2 

...  48 

No.  3 

without  friction... 

...  84 

Bloom  of  Roses 

...  87 

Bloud  Purifier 

...  91 

Blue.  Lauudry 

...  33 

BueingClo  h<  s 

Books  or  Paper,  to  marble... 

...133 

Brown’s  Bronchial  Troches... 

...  29 

c 

Camphorated  Vinegar 

Camphor  Balls,  to  prevent 

...  41 

chaps 

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Camphor  Cerate,  for  chapped 


hauds 60 

Ice 85 

Tablets,  for  chapprd 

hands 49 

Candles,  to  make 83 

Candy,  Hoarhound 88 

Carminative,  Dal  by ’s 27 

Carmine 110 

Cements,  Diamond 34 

(Explanation  of) 53 

Fire  and  water-proof, 117 
Fire  and  water-proof, 

for  houses 127 

Gutta  Percha.. 121 

Iron 76 

Leather 46 

Mamie 24 

Stick 25 

Peasley's 131 

Celery,  Essence  of. 99 

Cerate,  Turner  s 136 

Chilblain  Ointment 10 

Cholera  Mixture 23 

Cider,  Home-Made 85 

Champagne 113 

Cinnamou.  to  choose 105 

Circassian  Cream „ 74 

Cii rate  Magnesia 39 

Clean  St  el  and  Iron 62 

Clothes  Ball 15 

Clothes  Blin-iug 98 

Coffee,  substitute  for 129 

Cold  Cream,  No.  1 20 

Cologne,  equal  to  Fariua. 15 

No.  2 35 

No.  3 36 

No.  4 37 

No.  5 37 

No.  6 38 

No.  7 46 

Cordial,  Aniseed 40 

Blackberry 92 

God  fey’s  80 

Irish 103 

Peppermint, 29 

Composition,  f..r  grafting 36 

Congress  Water,  to  make 104 

Coral  Baskets,  to  imitate 108 


(140) 


Index. 


141 


PAGE 


Com  Solvent,  Davy’s 79 

Cough  Candy,  Common  Twist,  112 

Mixture 59 

Court  Plasters,  black,  No.  1....  -26 
No.  2....  45 

flesh 45 

cheap 69 

Cure  for  Drunkenness 84 

Curolina,  for  the  Hair 9 

Curry  Powder 132 

true  Indian 138 

Crystallize  Baskets 128 

Grasses 32 

D 

Depilatory,  Chinese 50 

Draw  from  Nature,  a new  art..l23 

Drops,  Hot 37 

for  scouring 114 

Dysentery  and  Bloody  Flux...  120 

E 

Earache,  cure  for - 46 

Easter  Eggs,  to  color 107 

Ebony,  imitation  of 134 

Electric  Oil 11 

Essence  of  Celery 46 

GiDger 93 

Nutmegs 117 

Peppermint 17 

Exterminator,  Rat 11 

Extract  Arab  a 113 

Blackberries 85 

Ginger 24 

Musk 88 

Sweet  Smelling 87 

Sarsaparilla 65 

Verbena 41 

VaDilla 13 

Eye  Water,  Dick’s 80 

Dr.  Stryker's 132 

Wilsons., 82 

F 

Fig  Pa<te.  for  Constipation 97 

Fever  and  Ague  Mixture 90 

Fire  Kindlers 8 

Proof  Paper 43 

Fly  Destroyer 19 

Paper 44 

Water 60 

Fountain  of  Fire 115 


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Freckle  Lotion 21 

Ointment 70 

Wash 109 

Freezing  without  Ice 42 

Friction  Soap 12 

Furniture  Oil,  Ray’s 114 

Paste 32 

Polish,  French. 15 

G 

Gingerette,  Spanish 51 

Gilding,  to  improve 115 

Glue  tor  labeling  tin 11 

Marine 74 

Spaulding’s 98 

Golden  Pomade 14 

Gout  Mixture,  Dr.  Davie’s 130 

Grafting  Wax 75 

Ground  Glass 104 

Gum  for  Envelopes  and  Paper. .104 
Gutta  Percha  Soles 70 

H 

Hair  Dye,  Twiggs’ 26 

HoarhoundCandy 88 

Honey,  artificial 30 

Water,  to  make.. 114 

Hooping  Cough,  cure  of. 130 

Horse  Flies 126 

Hungary  Water,  Queen  of. 89 

I 

Ink,  black,  No.  1 17 

No.  2 37 

No.  3 45 

Blue 20 

Carmine 16 

Greon  writing 10 

Gold 80 

Indelible 35 

Marking,  for  Linen 22 

Magic  106 

Black,  for  Printers 89 

Marking  without  prepara- 
tion  72 

Purple 28 

Sympathetic 42 

Silver 11 

Violet 42 

Yellow 131 

From  Paper,  to  remove 42 

Powders 24 


142 


Index. 


PAGE 

Insect  Powders,  Magnetic 14 

Ivoiy,  to  shape 118 

J 

Jellies  without  F uit  95 

Jess  mine  Gutter 79 

Jujube  Paste 88 

K 

Kalydor,  tor  the  complexion. ..Ill 

Kid  Gloves,  to  clean 133 

King  of  Pain 52 

L 

La  Belle  White 87 

Leaf  Printing 136 

Lemonade,  portable 58  , 

Ginger 59 

Liniment  for  Burns,  Universal,  33 

Arnica 52 

An  excellent  Horse...  8S 

For  Frost  Bites 38 

Lip  Salve,  Hudson 12 

No.  1... 32 

No.  2 46 

Rose 61 

Liquid  Glue,  No.  1 13 

No.  2 68 

common  56 

very  strong 76 

Blue 86 

Lotion  for  Baldness 72 

Lozenges,  Cinnamon 90 

Peppermint 9 5 

Saffron 95 

Wister’s  Cough 96 

M 

Magnesia,  Citrate - 39 

Magic  Dye 7. 104 

Paper 7 

Mahogany,  for  staining  in  imi- 
tation  89 

Mead,  Sassafras  128 

Medicated  Prunes 82 

Meerschaum,  to  color ...122 

Melt  a Coin  in  aNutshell,how 

to 119 

Milk  of  Roses 97 

Mouth  Glue,  No.  1 55 

No.  2 68 


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Mouth  Pastilles,  No.  1 66 

No.  2 66 

No.  3 66 

Mustard,  French 84 

N 

Nectar,  Supreme 139 

Nerve  Invigorating 131 

o 

Oil,  British 119 

tor  Harness  33 

Rowland  s Macassar 127 

of  Tartar  ..  38 

Ointment,  Cattle 112 

Cancer 50 

Cliilhlain 10 

for  Fn-sted Feet 27 

Fr  ckle 70 

Itch 62 

Ro  in  127 

Ringworm— 39 

Scald  Head. 39 

Zinc 137 

Ouunent,  Imperial 9 

Opedildoc  - 82 

Orangeade 59 

Otto  of  Roses 103 

Ox  Gall,  for  taking  out  spots, 
prepared 138 

P 

Paint  for  a Baru,  cheap 99 

Cheap 100 

Green 115 

Painting  on  Glass,  the  art  of... 121 

Pain  Killer 51 

Papier  Mache 109 

Paste,  Almoi’d 80 

Bookbinders 132 

Flour.. 41 

Jujube 8*5 

Permanent 71 

for  Gloves, an  excel  lent,. 13S 

Pastiles  for  burning 7S 

Pepper,  to  choose 107 

Perfume,  Clothing 131 

ot  Flowers  to  extract  83 

for  Note  Paper  93 

Phosphorus  Paste,  for  rats,  Ac...  74 

Piles,  cure  for 94 

Pills,  Brandreth’s 65 


Index. 


143 


PAGE 


Pills,  Headache 65 

Hooper’s  Female 101 

Lee’s .100 

Rhubarb 81 

Plasters,  Adhesive,  No  1 31 

No.  2 52 

Burgundy  Pitch 31 

Corn 39 

Strengthening 38 

Spice 136 

Poison,  Bed-Bug 86 

Po'i-hing  Paste  for  Metals 25 

Polish  for  Boots  and  Shoes, 

French 118 

Pomatum,  Ox  Marrow 20 

Pomade.  Black  Stick.... 50 

for  Baldness 73 

Cheap 40 

Castor  Oil 43 

Divine 19 

Stick 41 

White  Stick... 43 

Victoria 61 

Pop  Corn  Balls 52 

Imperial 134 

Preston  Salts 58 

Powders,  Almond Ill 

Baking 28 

Gold 67 

Metal 33 

Plate 103 

Pearl 38 

Vi  let 41 

Purifying  ibe  Blood 112 

Water,  simple  mode 
of 123 


R 

Rat  Exterminator 11 

Razor  Paste,  No.  1 44 

No.  2 67 

Paper 29 

Renovating  Balls,  Chemical 134 

Restorative,  Hair 20 

Rheumatism,  cure  of. 131 

Roach  Wafers 43 

Root  Beer 47 

Rosewood,  to  imitate 98 

Rose  W’ater,  excellent Ill 

Rouge,  Fiench 32 

Turkish 107 

Portuguese 110 


PAGE 

s 


Sachet,  Heliotrope 18 

Salve,  Conkling’s 106 

Eureka 24 

Hull's  Healing 97 

Green  Mountain 48 

Wart  and  Coin 112 

Sarsaparilla  Mead 26 

Salts  of  Lemons 79 

Sealing-Wax,  Red,... 21 

Black 42 

Bottle 42 

Yellow 114 

Sea  Weed  Red,  to  c>lor 32 

Scent  Bags  for  Linen 57 

No.  2 62 

Economical 102 

Resembling  Violet,  to 

make  . 104 

Scouring  Drops,  for  renovating 

grease,  &c 78 

Shampooing  Mixture,  No.  1....  63 
No.  2 ...  63 

Sherbet,  Lemon 113 

Seidiiiz  Powders 116 

Silver-Plating  Fluid 19 

Powder 69 

Silvering  Powder... 97 

Soap,  Bay  berry  or  Myrtle 72 

Cheap  hard 17 

Complexion 22 

Cinnamon 43 

Erasive 66 

French  Chemical 126 

Genuine  Windsor 23 

Honey 48 

Palm,  (superior) 105 

Shaving 21 

Toilet  71 

Transparent 91 

Washing 34 

Windsor,  (old) 107 

Snuff,  Cephalic 64 

Soda  Water  Powders 44 

Solder,  Lead 96 

Soldering  Solution 88 

Soluble  Glass 109 

Soothing  Syrup 51 

Spirit  of  Bergamotto 106 

Rose,  to  make 95 

Syrup,  Blackberry 93 

Cough 33 

Cloves 116 

Lemon,  No.  1 26 


144 


Index. 


PAGE 


Syrup,  Lemon,  No.  2 66 

Rhubarb 06 

Quince 92 

Squills 102 

Orange ..  49 

Squill  Mixture 100 

Stove  Paint 77 

To  keep  bright 126 

Sweet  Oil,  to  make 120 

Sugar,  to  choose 100 

T 

Table  of  Measures 102 

Taffee,  Everton 118 

Tincture  of  Allspice 92 

Ckm-s 92 

Toffee  for  Hooping  Cough,  to 

make 137 

Tonic,  Excellent 37 

Tooth  Powder,  N o.  1 21 

No.  2,  very  fine..  22 

No  3 62 

American 78 

No.  4 129 

Quinine 78 

Toothache  Cure,  Instautaue- 

ous  91 

Tooth-Ache  Drops,  Chloroform,  18 

Tooth  Wash,  Orris 43 

Tracing  Paper 75 

Tricopherous.for  the  Hair 12 

Troches, Brown’s  Bionchial 105 

V 

Varnish,  Black  Japan 109 

Copal 118 

Cheap 32 

Furniture 37 

Japan 115 

Leather 33 


PAGE 


Varnish,  to  color  baskets 122 

White 79 

Venice  Turpentine 92 

Vermifuge,  Eureka 139 

Frey’s„ 106 

Vinegar,  Aromatic 116 

Camphorated 41 

No.  1 64 

No.  2 67 

Raspberry 59 

Virgin  Milk 99 

w 

Wafers,  to  make 81 

Wagon  Grease , 117 

Washing  Mixture 31 

Water  Cold  for  Summer,  to 

mike 125 

Water,  Congress 104 

Lavender 99 

Proof  Composition 36 

for  boots 36 

Wax,  Grafting 101 

Wine,  Blackberry 28 

Currant 16 

Elderberry 57 

Rhubarb  40 

Honey  92 

Rhubarb 62 

of  Apples,  pure 123 

fl  -.vored  with  hops,  El- 

dr 119 

Whiskerlino 14 

Writing  on  Iron  and  Steel,  Ac.,  69 
Write  S ■cretly  on  a Pocket 
Handkerchief. 137 

Y 

Yeast  Cakes 108 


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